Gonzales, California

Measure K Oversight Committee

The Measure K Oversight Committee will consider approving Resolution No. MKOC 2026-03, which recommends a prioritized list of services and programs to be funded with Measure K tax proceeds for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, including specific funding allocations. The committee will also consider an appointment to fill a vacancy. The meeting includes approval of prior meeting minutes and public comment.

• Consider Approval of Resolution No. MKOC 2026-03 recommending the prioritized list of programs and funding allocations for FY 2026-2027 Measure K tax proceeds
• Consider appointment to the Measure K Oversight Committee (current members listed: Vice Chair Scott Funk, Committee Members Jennifer Ortega Uribe, Erin Askew, Chairperson Lorraine Worthy)
• Approve April 29, 2026 meeting minutes (consent agenda)

Joint Gonzales City Council/Successor Agency

The Gonzales City Council will consider adopting the police department's annual AB 481 report on military equipment use, approve a fiscal year 2026-2027 fee schedule, and hold a public hearing on city workforce vacancies and retention efforts. Consent items include calling a November 2026 general municipal election, adopting Measure K spending priorities, establishing an on-call consultant list, and approving engineer reports for assessment districts.

• Gonzales Police Department AB 481 Annual Report 2025-2026
• Resolution No. 2026-24 establishing cost-for-services fee schedule for FY 2026-2027
• Public hearing on vacancies, recruitment, and retention efforts
• Resolution No. 2026-22 calling a general municipal election for November 3, 2026
• Resolution No. 2026-23 adopting Measure K oversight committee's recommended spending list for FY 2026-2027

Planning Commission

The May 11, 2026 Regular Planning Commission meeting is cancelled because no business or hearings were set and a quorum will not be present. The agenda consists solely of this cancellation notice.

Joint Gonzales City Council/Successor Agency

The Gonzales City Council and Successor Agency will consider a resolution to approve interim funding for FY 2026-2027 and continue the budget through August 31, 2026. They will also hear presentations on youth council proclamations and a fee schedule continuance. The meeting includes consent items such as warrants and agreements with NHA Advisors and the Boys and Girls Club.

• Resolution No. 2026-26: Interim funding for FY 2026-2027 and budget continuance until August 31, 2026
• Continuation of FY 2026-2027 Cost for Services Fee Schedule (item 7.1)
• Proclamations recognizing Youth Commissioners Shelby Anderson and Ricardo Rodriguez Perez, and Gonzales Youth Council's 10-Year Anniversary
• Resolution No. 2026-25: Agreement with NHA Advisors, LLC for independent financial advisory services
• Resolution No. 2026-27: MOU with Boys and Girls Club of Monterey County for program services at the Teen Center

Joint Gonzales City Council/Successor Agency

The Gonzales City Council/Successor Agency will consider Resolution 2026-21, which designates specific street reconstruction projects (Alta Minor Street, Fourth Street, Rincon Road, and Fifth Street slurry seal) as the city's priority for FY 2026-2027 SB 1 funding. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes, accounts payable warrants, department activity reports, fireworks sales permits, a pavement management agreement with TAMC, and an electronic signature policy. The meeting also features proclamations for National Public Works Week and recognizing Mayor Pro Tem Liz Silva as Ag Woman of the Year.

• Resolution 2026-21: Designating reconstruction of Alta Minor Street, Fourth Street, Rincon Road, and slurry seal on Fifth Street as priority project for SB 1 funding
• Resolution 2026-19: Approving Pavement Management Program Update 2025 Reimbursement Agreement with TAMC
• Resolution 2026-20: Approving an Electronic Signature Policy
• Fireworks Sales Permits 2026
• Approve Accounts Payable Warrants #53835-53895

Measure K Temporary Use Tax Advisory Committee - Regular Meeting

The Measure K Oversight Committee will consider a resolution recommending how to allocate approximately $810,000 in transaction and use tax proceeds for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The proposed priorities include funding debt service for the Community Pool renovation, youth programs, and after-school activities. The committee is expected to vote on the resolution after public comment and discussion.

• Projected Measure K revenue of about $810,000 for FY 2026-2027
• $130,000 to fund debt service for Community Pool renovation
• $95,000 for Youth Services/Development including GY21CSI and Community Center programming
• $80,000 for After School 'Kid-Power' Program
• $70,000 for Gonzales Day Camp

City Council - Regular Meeting

The City Council will consider approving Resolution No. 2022-19 to join the Monterey County Regional Housing Trust Fund. The council will also hear an update on a proposed affordable senior housing development at 498 S. Alta Street with CHISPA, and consider accepting a $216,054.92 grant for the Gonzales Cares Program. Other items include a Shop Small Business Campaign and appointment of council members to the EIFD Board.

• Resolution to join Monterey County Regional Housing Trust Fund (Item 11)
• Grant of $216,054.92 from Community Foundation for Monterey County for Gonzales Cares Program (Item 8)
• Update on affordable senior housing development at 498 S. Alta Street with CHISPA (Item 9)
• Shop Small Business Campaign (Item 10)
• Appointment of two council members to EIFD Board (Item 12)

The City Council approved a $216,054.92 grant for the Gonzales Cares Program, approved an agreement for affordable senior housing at 498 S. Alta Street, and joined the Monterey County Regional Housing Trust Fund. The Council also appointed two members to the EIFD Board.

• Approved Proclamation No. 2022-02 proclaiming May 2022 as Poppy Month (4-0)
• Approved $216,054.92 grant from Community Foundation for Monterey County (4-0)
• Approved agreement with CHISPA for affordable senior housing at 498 S. Alta Street (4-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2022-19 for membership in Monterey County Regional Housing Trust Fund (4-0)
• Appointed Council Member Silva and Mayor Pro Tem Funk to the EIFD Board (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda items including April 18, 2022 minutes and accounts payable warrants (4-0)
• Approved Shop Small Business Campaign (4-0)
• Recessed to closed session to consider personnel matters (4-0)

City Council - 2nd Meeting of the Month

The Gonzales City Council and Successor Agency will hold a joint meeting on May 16, 2022. Items include approval of a Memorandum of Understanding with Hartnell College for workforce development ($10,027.71 from ARP funds) and a Joint Powers Agreement creating the South Salinas Valley Broadband Authority ($75,000 from ARP). A public hearing will be held to adopt a new fee schedule for FY2022-23. The Council will also consider an informational letter on new housing and various assessment district resolutions.

• MOU with Hartnell Community College District for Salinas Valley Five Cities Workforce Development, using $10,027.71 of ARP funds
• Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement creating South Salinas Valley Broadband Authority, using $75,000 of ARP funds
• Public hearing on Resolution No. 2022-30 establishing cost for services fee schedule for Fiscal Year 2022-2023
• Designation of Harris and Associates as Engineer of Work for assessment districts (Resolution No. 2022-21)
• Informational letter: New Housing on the Horizon for Gonzales

The Gonzales City Council approved a joint exercise of powers agreement creating the South Salinas Valley Broadband Authority, a memorandum of understanding with Hartnell College for workforce development, and a new fee schedule for city services. Several assessment district resolutions and a proclamation for National Public Works Week were also adopted. The council rejected a claim in closed session and discussed potential litigation over the California Voting Rights Act.

• Approved Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement creating South Salinas Valley Broadband Authority (unanimous)
• Approved MOU with Hartnell College for Salinas Valley Five Cities Workforce Development (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2022-30 establishing FY 2022-2023 fee schedule (unanimous)
• Approved Proclamation No. 2022-03 for National Public Works Week (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including 11 items (unanimous)
• Rejected claim of T. Moreland in closed session (unanimous)
• Discussed potential litigation regarding California Voting Rights Act in closed session
• Approved adjournment (unanimous)

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Gonzales City Council, jointly meeting as the Successor Agency and Electric Authority, will consider several consent items including a $635,319.60 extension of a T-Mobile hotspot contract for universal broadband. Regular agenda items include a public hearing on annual assessments for various assessment districts (staff recommends continuation) and a public hearing to adopt a new development impact fee nexus study and amend the city code for impact mitigation fees.

• Approval of T-Mobile hotspot extension for $635,319.60 as part of 'Universal Broadband for All' initiative
• Public hearing to adopt Development Impact Fee Nexus Study and introduce Ordinance No. 2022-133 amending impact mitigation fees
• Public hearing on confirming diagrams and levying annual assessments for multiple assessment districts; staff recommends continuing to June 20
• Approval of consulting agreement with EMC Planning Group for CEQA services on Gloria Road Cooler Project Phase 1
• Consideration of waiver of application fees for fireworks sales permit submitted by Shield Bearers and Spartan 300 Club

The council unanimously approved the consent agenda and continued a public hearing on annual assessments to June 20. They adopted Resolution 2022-32 endorsing a Development Impact Fee Nexus Study and introduced Ordinance 2022-133 to amend the city's impact mitigation fee chapter. All votes were 5-0.

• Approved consent agenda (minutes, warrants, fee waiver, internship agreement, T-Mobile hotspot extension, CEQA services contract, bank account resolution, investment resolution) (unanimous)
• Continued public hearing on annual assessment diagrams and levies to June 20, 2022 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-32 adopting Development Impact Fee Nexus Study (unanimous)
• Introduced Ordinance 2022-133 (first reading) amending Chapter 1.48 'Impact Mitigation Fees' (unanimous)

City Council - 2nd Meeting of the Month

The Gonzales City Council will hold public hearings on adopting a police department military equipment policy and amending city impact mitigation fees. The council will also consider annual assessments for benefit districts and approve contracts for a slurry seal project ($380,000) and a community center complex program management contract ($700,000). A closed session is scheduled for city manager recruitment.

• Public hearing on Ordinance No. 2022-131 approving Police Department Policy 709-Military Equipment
• Public hearing on Ordinance No. 2022-133 amending Chapter 1.48 Impact Mitigation Fees
• Resolution to award slurry seal project to VSS International for $380,000 and construction management to MNS Engineers for $30,000
• Resolution authorizing contract amendment No. 2 with Swinerton Management for $700,000 for Community Center Complex project management
• Public hearings to confirm annual assessments for California Breeze, Canyon Creek, Gonzales Industrial Park, and Cipriani Estates benefit districts

The Gonzales City Council unanimously approved awarding the Slurry Seal Project to VSS International for $380,000, rejecting all other bids, and approved a separate contract for construction management with MNS Engineers for $30,000 to be brought back later. The council also unanimously approved an ordinance adopting Police Department Policy 709 on military equipment, an ordinance amending impact mitigation fees, and multiple resolutions confirming annual assessments for benefit and landscaping districts in California Breeze, Canyon Creek, Gonzales Industrial Park, and Cipriani Estates. A proposed $700,000 contract amendment with Swinerton Management for the Community Center Complex was pulled and deferred to the July 18 meeting. Public comment included a resident complaint about parked trailers and crime enforcement.

• Approved consent agenda (items 4-12) unanimously
• Awarded Slurry Seal Project to VSS International for $380,000 (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2022-131 adopting Police Department Policy 709 on military equipment (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2022-133 amending Chapter 1.48 Impact Mitigation Fees (unanimous)
• Approved Resolutions 2022-41/42 confirming California Breeze assessment districts (unanimous)
• Approved Resolutions 2022-43/44 confirming Canyon Creek assessment districts (unanimous)
• Approved Resolutions 2022-45/46 confirming Gonzales Industrial Park assessment districts (unanimous)
• Deferred $700k Swinerton contract amendment for Community Center Complex to July 18 meeting

City Council - 2nd Meeting of the Month

The Gonzales City Council and Successor Agency will meet jointly on July 18, 2022 to vote on several resolutions, including initiating a transition to district-based elections (Item 15) and authorizing a $700,000 contract amendment with Swinerton for the Community Center Complex project (Item 16). The council will also approve funding allocations from Measures K and X, and ratify routine consent items such as meeting minutes and activity reports.

• Consider Resolution 2022-54 to initiate a transition to district-based elections
• Consider Resolution 2022-40 authorizing contract amendment with Swinerton for $700,000 for Community Center Complex program management
• Consider Resolution 2022-51 approving Measure K funding allocations for services and programs in FY 2022-2023
• Consider Resolution 2022-52 prioritizing Community Center Complex and Roads/Streets as initial Measure X projects
• Consider Resolution 2022-53 authorizing continued use of remote teleconferenced meetings under AB 361

The City Council approved a resolution to transition to a district-based election system and authorized a $700,000 contract amendment for the Community Center Complex project. The council also approved the Measure K and Measure X oversight resolutions and the use of remote teleconferencing.

• Approved district-based election system (4-0)
• Approved $700,000 contract amendment for Community Center Complex (4-0)
• Approved Measure K oversight committee list (4-0)
• Approved Measure X prioritization of Community Center and roads (4-0)
• Approved use of remote teleconferencing (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda items (4-0)
• Tabled fireworks enforcement discussion for future meeting
• Agreed to form a subcommittee for 4th of July parade planning

City Council - 2nd Meeting of the Month

The Gonzales City Council and Successor Agency will hold a joint meeting on August 15, 2022. Key items include a resolution supporting Measure D, a 0.5% sales tax increase dedicated to the Community Center Complex and road repairs, and a resolution authorizing the purchase and sale of property at 498 S. Alta Street to CHISPA. The council will also receive presentations on youth programs and safe routes to schools, and hold a closed session on City Manager recruitment.

• Resolution 2022-62: Support for Measure D (0.5% sales tax increase) for community center and road maintenance
• Resolution 2022-58: Authorizing purchase and sale agreement with CHISPA for 498 S. Alta Street (APN 020-041-016)
• Resolution 2022-60: Establishing bank accounts for municipal funds
• Resolution 2022-61: Authorizing investment of monies in Local Agency Investment Fund
• Closed session: City Manager employment/recruitment

The City Council approved a sales tax measure to fund a community center and road repairs, and approved a senior housing agreement. They also appointed a Planning Commission member and a delegate to a cities conference.

• Approved Resolution 2022-62 supporting Measure D sales tax increase
• Approved Resolution 2022-58 for senior housing at 498 S. Alta Street
• Appointed Hortencia Vargas to Planning Commission
• Appointed Scott Funk as voting delegate to League of California Cities
• Unanimously approved City Accounts Payable Warrants #47406-47461
• Directed staff to add population and elevation to new city limit signs

City Council - 2nd Meeting of the Month

The Gonzales City Council and Successor Agency are meeting jointly on May 7, 2026. The council will decide on a $214,755 contract for Phase 2 of the skate park with American Ramp Company, receive an update on the Community Center Complex project, and approve routine items including office closures and election canvass. A closed session will discuss City Manager recruitment.

• Resolution 2022-59: $214,755 agreement with American Ramp Company for skate park Phase 2, plus $36,000 budget amendment
• Update on funding and delivery of the Community Center Complex project (presentation only, no vote)
• Consider closure of city offices from Dec 23, 2022 to Jan 2, 2023
• Resolution 2022-69: certify results of August 30, 2022 special mail ballot election
• Closed session: City Manager employment/recruitment (Government Code §54957)

The Council approved the consent agenda, including a $214,755 agreement for Phase 2 of the skate park and closure of city offices for the year-end period. They also discussed an update on the Community Center Complex project but took no vote.

• Approved consent agenda items 6-17 unanimously (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2022-59 for $214,755 skate park Phase 2 agreement with American Ramp Company
• Approved Resolution No. 2022-69 declaring results of the August 30 special mail ballot election
• Approved closure of city offices from December 23, 2022 through January 2, 2023
• Approved City accounts payable warrants #47525-47594
• Approved Successor Agency warrants #1670-1672
• Approved minutes of the September 6, 2022 joint meeting
• Approved various department activity reports (Community Development, Fire, Police, Public Works, Recreation)

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Gonzales City Council and Successor Agency will hold a public hearing to adopt Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) as the metric for transportation impact analyses under SB 743. The council will also consider a $90,000 tree removal contract with Tope's Tree Service and a consulting agreement with EMC Planning Group for CEQA documents for the Gloria Rd Cooler Project. Consent items include approval of minutes, warrants, and an amendment to the South Salinas Valley Broadband Authority joint powers agreement.

• Public hearing to adopt Resolution 2022-70 establishing VMT as transportation metric per SB 743
• Resolution 2022-73 awarding $90,000 tree removal contract to Tope's Tree Service
• Consulting services agreement with EMC Planning Group for CEQA documents for Gloria Rd Cooler Project
• Amendment to the South Salinas Valley Broadband Authority joint exercise of powers agreement
• Approval of accounts payable warrants totaling over $90,000

The City Council unanimously approved a consent agenda that included a tree removal contract and an amendment to a broadband authority agreement. The council also held a public hearing regarding the adoption of Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) as a transportation impact metric.

• Approved September 19, 2022 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved City Accounts Payable Warrants #47595-47660 (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 2022-72 amending the South Salinas Valley Broadband Authority agreement (Unanimous)
• Approved $90,000 contract with Tope’s Tree Service for Community Center site tree removal (Unanimous)

City Council - 2nd Meeting of the Month

The Gonzales City Council and Successor Agency will hold a joint meeting to consider two main items: a resolution supporting Measure P, which would extend the city's transactions and use tax until 2064, and approval of Community Action Grants for FY 2022-2023 funded by Measure K. The council will also act on routine consent items including minutes, accounts payable, and department activity reports, as well as accepting completion of a slurry seal contract.

• Consider Resolution No. 2022-75 supporting Measure P to extend the city's transactions and use tax through 2064 with annual audits and citizen advisory oversight
• Consider Resolution No. 2022-71 approving Community Action Grants for FY 2022-2023 using Measure K funds
• Accept completion of Slurry Seal Contract (Resolution No. 2022-74), authorize Notice of Completion, and release retention monies
• Approve City Accounts Payable Warrants #47661-47724
• Receive department activity reports from Community Development, Fire, Police, Public Works, and Recreation

The City Council approved a resolution supporting Measure P to extend the city's transactions and use tax through 2064. The Council also approved community action grants for FY 2022-2023 and approved the slurry seal contract as complete.

• Approved Resolution 2022-74 accepting slurry seal contract as complete
• Approved City Accounts Payable Warrants #47661-47724
• Approved Resolution 2022-71 for Community Action Grants FY 2022-2023
• Approved Resolution 2022-75 supporting Measure P tax extension through 2064

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Gonzales City Council, Successor Agency, and Public Financing Authority meet jointly to consider several financial and policy items. The agenda includes approval of a $127,874 financial system upgrade, a $135,000 computer server replacement, acceptance of a $500,000 broadband grant, and a continued public hearing on new building regulations. Presentations on Measure P and the Industrial Wastewater System Project are also scheduled.

• Approve purchase of Tyler Technologies financial system upgrade for $127,874 (Consent Item 6)
• Replace computer servers for City Hall and Police Station at not-to-exceed $135,000 (Item 13)
• Accept $500,000 grant from CPUC for broadband and execute MOU with Golden State Connect JPA (Item 14)
• Continue public hearing on new Title 11 Building Regulations to December 5, 2022 (Item 10)
• Update on DR Horton residential development on D’Arrigo Bros Property (Item 9)

The City Council approved the purchase of a financial system upgrade for $127,874 and adopted an updated emergency operations plan. The meeting also included a presentation on Measure P and a continuance of a building code ordinance.

• Approved $127,874 financial system upgrade (unanimous)
• Adopted updated Emergency Operations Plan
• Continued building code ordinance to December 5
• Approved City accounts payable warrants #47725-47853
• Approved October 17 and October 25 council minutes

City Council - 2nd Meeting of the Month

At a joint meeting, the Gonzales City Council and Successor Agency will consider consent items including minutes, warrants, department reports, and a lease amendment with LabCorp. Regular agenda items include exploring a digital billboard revenue opportunity and approving a $68,000 water and sewer rate study. The council will also recess into closed session to discuss city manager recruitment.

• Consider approval of Resolution 2022-80 authorizing a Master Services Agreement with Lechowicz & Tseng for water and sewer rate studies at a not-to-exceed fee of $68,000
• Consider approval of amendment #4 to the lease with Laboratory Corporation of America for continued use of a portion of the old medical building at 133 Fourth Street
• Consider resolutions authorizing a Clean Water State Revolving Fund application for planning, design, and construction of a 1.0 MGD industrial wastewater system
• Presentation by Legacy Signs to explore a potential digital billboard on City-owned property for communications and revenue generation
• Closed session to consider personnel matters regarding city manager employment/recruitment

The City Council unanimously approved the consent agenda (5-0), which included approving Amendment #4 to the lease with Laboratory Corporation of America, resolutions authorizing a Clean Water State Revolving Fund application for a 1.0 MGD industrial wastewater system, and a $68,000 master services agreement with Lechowicz & Tseng for water and sewer rate studies. Council also heard a presentation on a potential digital welcome sign but took no action, directing staff to explore the concept further. No other substantive decisions were made; closed session on City Manager recruitment yielded no reportable action.

• Approved consent agenda (5-0), including 11 items
• Approved Amendment #4 to lease with Laboratory Corporation of America for continued use of old medical building at 133 Fourth Street
• Approved Resolution 2022-81 and 2022-82 authorizing Clean Water State Revolving Fund application for industrial wastewater system
• Approved Resolution 2022-80 for master services agreement with Lechowicz & Tseng for water/sewer rate studies, not-to-exceed $68,000
• Approved Resolution 2022-79 expressing appreciation to Public Works Director Patrick Dobbins
• Approved minutes of November 7 and November 15, 2022
• Approved accounts payable warrants #47854-47909

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Gonzales City Council will canvass the November 8 election results, administer oaths to re-elected officials, and hold a public hearing to introduce Ordinance 2022-135 adopting updated California building and fire codes. Other business includes approving a new contract with 4LEAF, Inc. for the 6th Cycle Housing Element Update, a $29,000 consultant agreement for water system improvements, a $19,000 agreement with Sun Street Centers for a diversion program, and a grant application for wastewater treatment plant planning. The council will also recess to closed session to discuss city manager recruitment.

• Public hearing to introduce Ordinance 2022-135 adopting 2022 California building, fire, and green standards codes
• Resolution approving a new agreement with 4LEAF, Inc. for the 6th Cycle Housing Element Update (rescinding prior Harris & Associates contract)
• Consultant agreement with Schaaf & Wheeler for $29,000 (incl. $2,100 contingency) to update the Water System Capital Improvement Program
• Agreement with Sun Street Centers for $19,000 for the Road to Success Diversion Program (Jan–Jun 2023)
• Resolution authorizing grant application to State Water Resources Control Board for planning and design of Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvement Project

The City Council unanimously approved an ordinance updating the city's building regulations to align with 2022 California codes. The Council also authorized a new agreement with 4LEAF, Inc. for the 6th Cycle Housing Element Update and certified the results of the November 8, 2022, municipal election.

• Approved Ordinance No. 2022-135 updating building regulations to 2022 California codes (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 2022-83 rescinding Harris and Associates contract and authorizing 4LEAF, Inc. for Housing Element Update (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 2022-92 declaring the results of the November 8, 2022, municipal election (Unanimous)
• Approved Proclamation No. 2022-05 recognizing Paul Miller (Unanimous)
• Administered Oaths of Allegiance to Jose L. Rios, Liz Silva, Lorraine Worthy, and Maria Orozco

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Gonzales City Council, acting jointly with several city agencies, will consider consent items including a planning services contract and a $160,000 grant extension. The regular agenda includes reorganizing the council by electing a mayor pro tem and voting on an employment agreement for City Manager Trevin W. Barber. Public comments and council reports are also scheduled.

• Election of Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair/Vice President
• Consider approval of Resolution No. 2023-03 - Employment Agreement for City Manager Trevin W. Barber
• Resolution No. 2023-01 - Non-Exclusive Master Services Agreement with Brent Slama Consulting for contract planning services
• Resolution No. 2023-02 - Amendment to SB 2 Planning Grants Program to extend $160,000 in funds to June 30, 2024
• Certificates of Recognition for Gonzales High School Volleyball Team

The City Council unanimously approved a local emergency proclamation due to statewide winter storms and an atmospheric river. The Council also approved employment agreements for the new City Manager and extended a housing grant.

• Approved local emergency proclamation (5-0)
• Approved City Manager employment agreement (4-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved extension of housing grant ($160,000)
• Appointed Scott Funk as Mayor Pro Tem (5-0)
• Added emergency resolution to agenda (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda items (5-0)

City Council - 2nd Meeting of the Month

The Gonzales City Council and Successor Agency hold a joint meeting. The main item is an update on the Community Center Complex project, with a staff recommendation to issue a Request for Proposals to short-listed design/build teams. The consent agenda includes departmental activity reports. The council will also consider a resolution expressing appreciation to Interim City Manager Carmen Gil.

• Update and potential direction on Community Center Complex RFP
• Resolution No. 2023-05 expressing appreciation to Interim City Manager Carmen Gil
• Consent agenda: activity reports from Community Development, Police, Public Works, Recreation, and Community Engagement
• Closed session to discuss potential litigation exposure (Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(2))

The Gonzales City Council unanimously approved directing staff to issue a Request for Proposals to short-listed design/build teams for the Community Center Complex project. The council also unanimously approved a resolution expressing appreciation to Carmen Gil, though presentation was postponed due to illness. The consent agenda, including department activity reports, was approved unanimously after discussion on ADU fees and other items. The meeting included updates on flooding response, skate park construction, and a closed session on litigation with no reportable action.

• Approved Resolution 2023-5 expressing appreciation to Carmen Gil (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items including department activity reports (unanimous)
• Approved direction to staff to issue RFP to short-listed design/build teams for Community Center Complex (unanimous)
• Recessed to closed session for litigation consultation; no reportable action taken

City Council - Regular Meeting

The City Council will consider adopting Ordinance No. 2022-135 to update Title 11 of the Gonzales City Code with 2022 California building codes, deleting the deconstruction chapter. Consent items include approving minutes, warrants, establishing an on-call consultant list, extending a surveyor contract for up to $120,000, and approving the Successor Agency's payment schedule. A closed session is scheduled to discuss pending litigation and potential litigation exposure.

• Adoption of Ordinance No. 2022-135 updating building regulations to 2022 California codes
• Resolution 2023-08 authorizing amendment to Polaris Consulting agreement for surveyor services, not-to-exceed $120,000, through June 2026
• Resolution 2023-07 establishing an on-call consultant list for professional services
• Resolution SA-2023-01 approving Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule for 2023-2024
• Closed session to discuss claim of J. Madera and potential litigation exposure

The City Council unanimously approved an ordinance updating the city's building regulations to align with 2022 California and International codes. The Council also approved a consent agenda including the establishment of an on-call consultant list and a payment schedule for the Successor Agency.

• Approved Ordinance No. 2022-135 updating building, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and fire codes (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 2023-06 recognizing the Gonzales Medical Center (Unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda including Resolution 2023-07 for an on-call consultant list (Unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda including Resolution 2023-08 for Polaris Consulting surveyor services not-to-exceed $120,000 (Unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda including Resolution 2023-09 for municipal fund bank accounts (Unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda including Resolution 2023-10 for Local Agency Investment Fund investments (Unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda including Resolution 2023-11 for the FY 2022-2023 Classification Plan amendment (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution SA-2023-01 for the 2023-2024 Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (Unanimous)

City Council - 2nd Meeting of the Month

The Gonzales City Council holds a joint meeting with the Planning Commission and Successor Agency on February 21, 2023. The main item is receiving and acknowledging the Water Supply Assessment for the Vista Lucia Specific Plan, which will inform environmental review for that 3,498-unit project and other developments. The consent agenda includes a retroactive $90,000 agreement with Armanasco Public Relations for the Community Center Capital Campaign. Closed sessions are scheduled for labor negotiations with the Gonzales Firefighters union and pending litigation (Claim of G. Rosales).

• Water Supply Assessment for Vista Lucia Specific Plan (3,498 dwelling units, 1,501 acre-feet/year at full buildout)
• Retroactive agreement with Armanasco Public Relations, Inc. for $90,000 for Community Center Capital Campaign
• Consent agenda: approve meeting minutes, warrants #48160-48219, and department activity reports
• Closed session: labor negotiations with Gonzales Firefighters IAFF Local 538
• Closed session: pending litigation (Claim of G. Rosales)

The City Council approved a retroactive agreement with Armanasco Public Relations for $90,000 to support the Community Center Capital Campaign and amended the budget to reflect the expense. The Council also denied a claim of Rosales during closed session.

• Approved retroactive PR contract ($90,000) and budget amendment
• Denied claim of Rosales in closed session
• Directed legal counsel on claim of Rosales
• Directed labor negotiator on claim of Rosales
• Approved consent agenda items unanimously

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Gonzales City Council and Successor Agency will consider releasing a joint Request for Proposals with Soledad, Greenfield, and King City to select a single contractor for solid waste, recycling, and organic waste collection. They will also vote on a Memorandum of Understanding with Tri-Cities Disposal regarding amendments to the existing collection agreements. Additionally, the council will discuss establishing a Housing Development Ad Hoc Committee focused on DR Horton projects.

• Release of RFP for solid waste, recycling, and organics collection as a single franchise zone with four cities
• Approval of Resolution 2023-12 for MOU with Tri-Cities Disposal and Recycling Services
• Establishment of a City Council Housing Development Ad Hoc Committee for DR Horton
• Approve consent items: February 21, 2023 meeting minutes and accounts payable warrants #48220-48266
• Central Coast Community Energy annual update presentation

The City Council approved a request for proposals to select a contractor for solid waste collection across four cities and approved a memorandum of understanding with Tri-Cities Disposal and Recycling Services. The Council also established a Housing Development Ad Hoc Committee.

• Approved Joint Council and Successor Agency minutes (unanimous)
• Approved City accounts payable warrants #48220-48266 (unanimous)
• Approved RFP for solid waste collection contractor (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2023-12 regarding MOU with Tri-Cities Disposal (unanimous)
• Established Housing Development Ad Hoc Committee — DR Horton
• Appointed Council Members Orozco and Worthy to Housing Ad Hoc Committee

City Council - 2nd Meeting of the Month

The Gonzales City Council and Successor Agency will hold a joint meeting to consider routine consent items and receive presentations on the Salinas Valley Safe Routes to School Plan and a separated bike lane pilot project on a portion of Fifth Street, as well as the Draft Fiscal Year 2024 Gonzales Implementation Action Plan. Public comment will be taken, and council may provide direction on both items.

• Certificates of Recognition to Community Health Workers from Senator Caballero's office
• Consent agenda includes approval of minutes, accounts payable warrants #48267-48352, and department activity reports
• Consider Resolution 2023-13 ratifying a local emergency due to statewide winter storms/atmospheric river
• Salinas Valley Safe Routes to School Plan and proposed separated bike lane pilot project on a portion of Fifth Street
• Presentation of Draft Fiscal Year 2024 Gonzales Implementation Action Plan

City Council - Regular Meeting

The City Council is considering an ordinance regarding agricultural resource mitigation and several professional service agreements. The agenda also includes discussions on financial feasibility services, grant writing, and budget software.

• Ordinance No. 2023-136: Agricultural Resource Mitigation
• Professional Services Agreement with Willdan Financial Services not to exceed $7,500 for an impact fee study
• Grant writing services agreement with California Consulting, LLC not to exceed $100,000
• Budget and planning software agreement with OpenGov for $69,078 over three fiscal years
• Financial feasibility services contracts with Keyser Marston Associates, Inc., Willdan Financial Services, and Harris & Associates Inc.

The City Council approved an ordinance regarding agricultural resource mitigation and several consent agenda items. A proposal for grant writing services was tabled for further discussion.

• Approved March 20, 2023, Joint City Council and Successor Agency minutes (4-0)
• Approved City Council Special Meeting - March 23, 2023 minutes (4-0)
• Approved City Accounts Payable Warrants #48353-48401 (4-0)
• Approved professional services agreement with Willdan Financial Services for impact fee study (4-0)
• Approved contracts for financial feasibility services from Keyser Marston Associates, Inc., Willdan Financial Services, and Harris & Associates Inc. (4-0)
• Approved OpenGov budget and planning software agreement (4-0)
• Tabled California Consulting, LLC grant writing services agreement (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2023-136 regarding Agricultural Resource Mitigation (5-0)

City Council - 2nd Meeting of the Month

The Gonzales City Council and Successor Agency will hold a public hearing and consider adopting Ordinance No. 2023-136, which adds Chapter 12.150 (Agricultural Resource Mitigation) to the city's zoning regulations. The council will also receive a presentation on a conceptual affordable housing plan for the Vista Lucia Specific Plan. Consent items include authorizing a grant writing services agreement not to exceed $100,000 and a loan application to the USDA for the first phase of the Community Center project. Closed sessions address the City Manager evaluation and negotiations for property adjacent to APN 020-056-004.

• Consider adoption of Ordinance No. 2023-136 adding Chapter 12.150 – Agricultural Resource Mitigation to Title 12 (Zoning Regulations)
• Presentation on Conceptual Affordable Housing Plan for the Vista Lucia Specific Plan
• Authorize agreement with California Consulting, LLC for grant writing services on an as-needed basis, not to exceed $100,000
• Authorize submission of a loan application to the US Department of Agriculture for partial funding of the first phase of the Community Center project
• Closed session to discuss purchase/sale/exchange/lease of property adjacent to APN 020-056-004

The City Council unanimously approved the consent agenda (items 5-14), including a grant writing services contract with California Consulting LLC for up to $100,000 and co-sponsorship of three special events. The council also unanimously approved Resolution No. 2023-14 to authorize staff to submit a USDA loan application for the first phase of the Community Center project. Additionally, council directed staff to return in May with an update on the Fifth Street pilot program after concerns about vehicle access.

• Approved consent agenda items 5-14 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2023-14 to authorize USDA loan application for community center (5-0)
• Directed staff to bring Fifth Street pilot program discussion to May meeting (consensus)
• Moved item 15 from consent to regular agenda after noticing error

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Gonzales City Council and Successor Agency will hear a progress report on the Separated Bike Lane Pilot Project on Fifth Street and consider accepting the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 audited financial statements. The council will also enter closed session to evaluate the City Manager. Consent items include approval of accounts payable warrants and a request for waiver of fireworks permit application fees.

• Progress report on Separated Bike Lane Pilot Project on Fifth Street
• Acceptance of Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Audited Financial Statements and Management Report
• Closed session for City Manager evaluation
• Presentation of Proclamation No. 2023-01 declaring May 2023 as Poppy Month
• Consider waiver of application fees for Fireworks Sales Permit for Shield Bearers and Spartan 300 Club

The Council approved a new employment agreement for City Manager Trevin W. Barber with a $250,000 base salary and 3% annual increase. The Council also directed modifications to the Separated Bike Lane Pilot Project (extend one month, remove wave delineators, stagger water troughs, eliminate orange delineators). As the Successor Agency, the Council recognized a potential transfer of low/moderate income housing assets and appointed a board member to the Oversight Board. A proposed ordinance on dangerous weapons and firearms was cancelled.

• Approved Proclamation No. 2023-01 declaring May 2023 as Poppy Month (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including Accounts Payable warrants and fee waiver for fireworks permit (5-0 after discussion)
• Directed modifications to Separated Bike Lane Pilot Project: extend pilot one month, remove wave delineators, stagger water troughs, eliminate orange delineators (consensus)
• Approved City Manager Employment Agreement: $250,000 base salary, 3% annual increase, other benefits (5-0)
• Approved 2023 City Council meeting schedule (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution recognizing potential transfer of low/moderate income housing assets (Successor Agency, 5-0)
• Adopted Resolution appointing Successor Agency Board member to the Oversight Board (5-0)
• Approved Successor Agency minutes (5-0)

City Council - 2nd Meeting of the Month

The Gonzales City Council and Successor Agency will hold a joint meeting to consider several routine consent items and two major regular agenda items. The Council will hear a presentation and authorize staff to issue a notice of intent to award a design-build contract for the Community Center Complex Project. They will also conduct a public hearing and vote on a series of actions for the Gloria Road Agricultural Cooler Project, including adopting a mitigated negative declaration, amending the general plan, pre-zoning the property to industrial, and initiating a 48.97-acre annexation with LAFCO.

• Consider approval of a notice of intent to award the design-build contract for the Community Center Complex Project to Otto Construction/WRNS Team
• Adopt resolutions, introduce an ordinance, and initiate annexation for the Gloria Road Agricultural Cooler Project on a 48.97-acre site
• Authorize Vortex Industries to remove and replace two bay doors at the Public Works Corporation Yard for up to $50,000
• Approve purchase of a New Holland backhoe from Coastal Tractor for $99,047 and surplus sale of the existing backhoe
• Set annual assessments for multiple benefit and landscaping/lighting districts (California Breeze, Canyon Creek, Gonzales Industrial Park, Cipriani Estates)

The City Council approved resolutions to adopt an environmental study and amend the general plan for the Gloria Road Agricultural Cooler Project. The Council also approved the design-build contract for the Community Center Complex and approved multiple benefit assessment districts.

• Approved Community Center Complex design-build contract (5-0)
• Adopted Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration for Agricultural Cooler (4-0)
• Approved General Plan amendments for Agricultural Cooler (4-0)
• Introduced ordinance to pre-zone Agricultural Cooler property to Industrial (4-0)
• Approved initiation of 48.97-acre annexation request for Agricultural Cooler (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2023-18 for California Breeze Parks and Open Spaces Assessment District
• Approved Resolution 2023-19 for Canyon Creek Benefit Assessment District
• Approved Resolution 2023-20 for Canyon Creek Parks and Open Spaces Assessment District

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Gonzales City Council and related boards will meet jointly to consider multiple items. They will vote on a $4.9 million design-build contract for the Community Center Complex, discuss proposed district election maps, and consider declaring Juneteenth a paid holiday. Other actions include accepting completion of the skate park Phase 2, pre-zoning the Gonzales Cooler property to industrial, and approving an employment agreement for the city manager.

• Approve $4,900,446 design-build contract for Community Center Complex with Otto Construction/WRNS Team
• Discuss and provide feedback on draft district boundary maps for district-based elections (Public Hearing No. 4)
• Consider declaring Juneteenth (June 19) an official city holiday via Resolution No. 2023-35
• Accept Phase 2 of the Skate Park as complete and release retention monies
• Authorize $15,500 annual contract with ESRI for GIS mapping software

The City Council approved the employment agreement for City Manager Carmen Gil, approved the completion of Phase 2 of the Skate Park, adopted an ordinance for pre-zoning the Cooler Development property to Industrial, and declared Juneteenth an official city holiday. The Council also continued a public hearing on a fee schedule.

• Approved Carmen Gil as City Manager (5-0)
• Approved Phase 2 of Skate Park complete (5-0)
• Approved pre-zoning Cooler Development to Industrial (4-0)
• Approved Juneteenth as official city holiday (5-0)
• Approved GIS software agreement ($15,500 annual)
• Continued public hearing on fee schedule to June 20
• Approved consent agenda items including warrants and minutes
• Council moved forward with district-based election maps

City Council - 2nd Meeting of the Month

The Gonzales City Council is holding a public hearing to give final approval to a district map and election sequencing plan for transitioning to by-district elections, and will introduce an ordinance establishing the new system. The council will also consider multiple public hearings to confirm annual assessments for various benefit and maintenance districts for FY 2023-2024. Additionally, they will discuss a water shortage contingency plan, declare an emergency for Well 5 repairs not to exceed $75,000, and accept the police department's AB 481 annual report.

• Public hearing and final approval of district map for by-district elections (Ordinance 2023-139)
• Emergency authorization for Well 5 repair work by Salinas Pump Company, up to $75,000
• Adoption of new fee schedule for city services for FY 2023-2024
• Confirm assessments for California Breeze, Canyon Creek, Industrial Park, and Cipriani Estates districts
• Police Department AB 481 annual report acceptance

The City Council introduced an ordinance to implement by-district elections and approved a new cost for services fee schedule. Several assessment district resolutions were moved to a future meeting. The council also approved a series of administrative resolutions via the consent agenda.

• Introduced Ordinance No. 2023-139 to establish by-district elections (4-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2023-32 establishing the FY 2023-2024 Cost for Services Fee Schedule (4-0)
• Moved Resolutions No. 2023-44 through 2023-51 regarding assessment districts to July 17, 2023 (4-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda items including Resolutions 2023-36, 2023-40, 2023-41, 2023-42, 2023-43, and 2023-52 (Unanimous)
• Approved $75,000 emergency repair work by Salinas Pump Company for Well 5 (via Consent Agenda)
• Approved Master Services Agreement with Schaaf & Wheeler for Johnson Canyon Water Main Project (via Consent Agenda)
• Approved Water Shortage Contingency Plan (via Consent Agenda)
• Designated General Street Maintenance as the FY 2023-2024 priority project for SB 1 funding (via Consent Agenda)

City Council - 2nd Meeting of the Month

The City Council, Successor Agency, and Planning Commission meet jointly to receive an update on the Vista Lucia Annexation Project, a transformative development that could triple Gonzales' population. The Council also holds public hearings to confirm annual assessments for four benefit and maintenance districts (California Breeze, Canyon Creek, Gonzales Industrial Park, Cipriani Estates). Other items include approval of a youth leadership consulting agreement and renewal of the police department's military equipment policy.

• Vista Lucia Annexation Project update (joint with Planning Commission)
• Public hearings to levy annual assessments for California Breeze, Canyon Creek, Gonzales Industrial Park, and Cipriani Estates districts
• Approval of agreement with Michelle Slade-C4 Consulting for youth leadership development services
• Acceptance of Police Department's AB 481 annual military equipment report and renewal of Ordinance 2022-131
• Consent agenda including approval of meeting minutes, warrants, and department activity reports

The City Council approved a consent agenda including budget minutes, accounts payable warrants, and department reports. Council Member Silva questioned specific warrant amounts and requested clearer descriptions for future invoices.

• Approved June 20, 2023 Budget Meeting minutes
• Approved June 20, 2023 Regular Meeting minutes
• Approved Successor Agency Warrants #1679-1680
• Approved City Warrants #48762-48913
• Approved agreement with Michelle Slade-C4 Consulting for youth leadership services
• Approved Police Department Activity Report
• Approved Public Works/City Engineer Department Activity Report
• Approved Community Engagement & Recreation Activity Report

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Gonzales City Council and Successor Agency will hold a public hearing on Ordinance No. 2023-139 to establish by-district elections. They will also consider a grant application to extend city water and sewer service to Alpine Camp, approve Water and Sewer Capital Improvement Programs, and conduct a rate study workshop. Consent items include a five-year contract with Axon Enterprises for Taser equipment at $7,800 per year, a property tax transfer for the Gloria Road agricultural cooler annexation (48.97 acres), and an $81,600 emergency pool heater replacement.

• Public hearing on Ordinance No. 2023-139 establishing by-district elections
• Grant application to State Water Resources Control Board for water/sewer extension to Alpine Camp
• Approval of Water and Sewer Capital Improvement Programs
• Water and Sewer Rate Study Workshop for feedback
• Consent: Axon Enterprises Taser contract ($7,800/yr for 5 years); property tax transfer for Gloria Road annexation (48.97 acres); pool heater replacement ($81,600)

The City Council approved a resolution to implement by-district elections, approved water and sewer capital improvement programs, and authorized a grant application for water and sewer service to Alpine Camp. The council also approved several contracts and agreements, including a property tax transfer for a road project and a contract for Taser equipment.

• Approved by-district elections ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved water and sewer capital improvement programs (unanimous)
• Approved SWRCB grant for Alpine Camp water/sewer service (4-0)
• Approved property tax transfer for Gloria Road cooler (unanimous)
• Approved Taser equipment contract with Axon Enterprises (unanimous)
• Approved bond counsel services for Community Center Complex (unanimous)
• Approved transportation agency funding agreement (unanimous)
• Tabled community pool heater replacement item (unanimous)

City Council - 2nd Meeting of the Month

This joint meeting of the Gonzales City Council, Successor Agency, and Planning Commission will receive the 2022 Draft General Plan Annual Progress Report and provide direction on strategies for the 2023 Housing Element to address state housing requirements. The Council will also consider approving an encroachment permit for Valdez Auto Sales to use Alta Street right-of-way for vehicle display, and receive a progress report on the Community Center Complex Project. Closed session will discuss pending litigation (claims of Doughty and McCormick).

• Receive 2022 Draft General Plan Annual Progress Report; provide comments and direction
• Provide direction to staff and consultants on strategies for the 2023 Housing Element
• Consider approval of encroachment permit for Valdez Auto Sales to use portion of Alta Street right-of-way for vehicle display; cost determination
• Authorize City Manager to execute MOU with County of Monterey’s Assessor Office to receive parcel records for GIS program
• Progress report on Community Center Complex Project; receive feedback

The joint meeting with the Planning Commission received updates on the General Plan annual report and Housing Element Strategy but took no formal action. The regular council meeting unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included authorizing an MOU with the County Assessor for parcel records, and approved warrants and minutes. In closed session, the council voted unanimously to reject two claims (Doughty and McCormick). Additionally, the council directed staff to refine the Community Center Complex design and return with options.

• Approved consent agenda unanimously (including MOU with County Assessor, warrants, minutes)
• Rejected claim of Doughty (unanimous, closed session)
• Rejected claim of McCormick (unanimous, closed session)
• Directed staff to work with contractor and return with revised Community Center Complex plans (consensus, no formal vote)

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Gonzales City Council and Successor Agency will consider consent items including a $55,000 grant for the Gonzales Cares Program, receive a follow-up report on the Community Center Complex project with public feedback on seating capacity, and introduce an ordinance to streamline permitting for electric vehicle charging stations. A closed session will address pending litigation and a lease negotiation for the city's water tower.

• Accept $55,000 grant from Community Foundation for Monterey County for Gonzales Cares Community Health Worker program
• Follow-up report on Community Center Complex project with seating capacity and layout direction
• Introduction of Ordinance 2023-140 to add streamlined permitting for EV charging stations to city code
• Appointment of voting delegate for League of California Cities Conference
• Closed session: litigation Madera v. City of Gonzales and lease negotiation for water tower near 5th Street and Highway 101

The City Council approved a grant for the Gonzales Cares Program and introduced an ordinance to streamline electric vehicle charging station permits. The Council also directed staff to explore expanding the Community Center hall to accommodate 300-350 people.

• Approved $55,000 grant for Community Health Worker aspect of Gonzales Cares Program (4-0)
• Introduced Ordinance 2023-140 to add streamlined permitting for EV charging stations (4-0)
• Directed staff to explore expanding Community Center hall to 300-350 people
• Appointed Council Member Orozco as voting delegate for League of California Cities Conference (4-0)

City Council - 2nd Meeting of the Month

The Gonzales City Council and Successor Agency will consider several items including a public hearing to adopt an ordinance streamlining permits for electric vehicle charging stations, introducing an ordinance authorizing police use of a drone, approving a $500,000 contract for the Community Center Complex project, and authorizing staff to initiate the Proposition 218 process for water and sewer rate studies. The agenda also includes a presentation on the D'Arrigo H2A housing project and a closed session to discuss lease of the city's water tower property.

• Public hearing to adopt Ordinance No. 2023-140 streamlining EV charging station permits
• Introduce Ordinance No. 2023-141 authorizing police drone use and purchase
• Approve Resolution No. 2023-60 for $500,000 contract with Harris Associates for Community Center Complex project
• Authorize staff to initiate Proposition 218 process for water and sewer rate studies
• Presentation on D'Arrigo H2A housing project: 139 units for agricultural workers

The City Council unanimously approved initiating a Proposition 218 process to consider water and sewer rate changes, following a study presentation. The council also approved a $500,000 master services agreement with Harris Associates for the Community Center Complex project and a three-year landscape maintenance contract with Smith & Enright Landscaping worth $82,719 annually. A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending building regulations, but no decision was recorded in the minutes.

• Approved Resolution 2023-61: MOU with IAFF Local 5388 for 2023-2024 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2023-60: $500,000 master services agreement with Harris Associates for Community Center Complex project (unanimous)
• Directed staff to initiate Proposition 218 process for water and sewer rate study (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, warrants, proclamation, and grant acceptance (unanimous)
• Awarded landscape maintenance contract to Smith & Enright Landscaping for 3 years at $82,719/year plus $20,000 contingency (unanimous)

City Council - Regular Meeting

At this joint meeting of the Gonzales City Council and Successor Agency, the council will hold a public hearing and consider adopting an ordinance authorizing the purchase and use of an unmanned aerial system (drone) for the police department. The regular agenda also includes discussion of a potential parcel tax to support fire services and a resolution rejecting all proposals for a single-franchise solid waste collection zone, directing staff to negotiate extensions with incumbent haulers. The consent agenda features a reimbursement agreement with D'Arrigo Bros. for a 137-unit H2A housing project on Fanoe Road.

• Reimbursement agreement with D'Arrigo Bros. of California for a 137-unit H2A housing project along Fanoe Road
• Resolution 2023-64 rejecting all proposals for a single-franchise solid waste collection zone and directing staff to negotiate with incumbent haulers
• Consideration of a parcel tax to support fire services (staff report and direction only)
• Public hearing and adoption of Ordinance 2023-141 authorizing police department drone use
• Approval of Resolution 2023-62 for Community Action Grants funded with Measure K

The City Council approved a reimbursement agreement for staff time related to a 137-unit H2A housing project along Eastside of Fanoe Road. The agreement authorizes the City Manager to sign the document with D'Arrigo Bros. of California. The project remains under review by the LAFCO commission.

• Approved September 18, 2023 minutes [UNANIMOUS]
• Approved City Accounts Payable Warrants #49162-49241 [UNANIMOUS]
• Approved closure of City Offices Dec 25, 2023 through Jan 1, 2024 [UNANIMOUS]
• Approved Water Supply Assessment Resolution No. 2023-63 [UNANIMOUS]
• Approved reimbursement agreement for D'Arrigo Bros. H2A housing project
• Pulled Item 8 (Community Action Grants) by Mayor Rios
• Pulled Items 7 and 10 by Council Member Worthy
• Pulled Item 10 by Council Member Orozco

City Council - 2nd Meeting of the Month

The Gonzales City Council and Successor Agency hold a joint meeting to consider consent items and regular agenda items. Key actions include awarding a contract for the Fifth Street Truck Ban Signage Project to Chrisp Company for $71,523, approving Community Action Grants funded by Measure K, and receiving a progress report on the Community Center Complex. A presentation on public relations impact from 2021-2023 is also scheduled.

• Award Fifth Street Truck Ban Signage Project to Chrisp Company for $71,523 with an $8,477 contingency and $80,000 budget amendment
• Approve Resolution 2023-62 for Community Action Grants FY 2023-2024 using Measure K allocations
• Authorize Amendment #3 with EMC Planning Group for new VMT analysis for the Vista Lucia Specific Plan EIR
• Receive progress report on the Community Center Complex project
• Presentation of Public Relations Impact Report 2021-2023 by Armanasco Public Relations

The Gonzales City Council unanimously approved a consent agenda including Community Action Grants for FY 2023-2024 funded by Measure K and an amendment to the EIR consulting agreement for the Vista Lucia Specific Plan. The council also approved department activity reports and received a progress report on the Community Center Complex with no action. Mayor Rios pulled the Fifth Street Truck Ban Signage Project (Item 13) for additional staff work.

• Approved Resolution 2023-62 for Community Action Grants (unanimous)
• Authorized City Manager to execute Amendment #3 with EMC Planning Group for Vista Lucia EIR VMT analysis (unanimous)
• Approved consent items 4-6, 12, 14 including minutes, warrants, and City Manager's report (unanimous)
• Approved department activity reports for Community Development, Engagement/Rec, Fire, Police, Public Works (unanimous)
• Pulled Item 13 (Fifth Street Truck Ban Signage Project) for further work by staff

City Council - Regular Meeting

The City Council and Successor Agency will consider approving Resolution 2023-65 to authorize payoff of a 2012 refunded 2005 loan for the Water Tank Project and Sewer Expansion Project in the amount of $563,740.02, along with a $334,330.72 budget amendment. They will also adopt the 2024 meeting schedule, approve minutes and accounts payable warrants, and review an updated Sewer System Management Plan. The meeting includes a presentation from Monterey-Salinas Transit on 2023 updates and ridership data, and closed sessions for pending litigation and city manager evaluation.

• Approve Resolution 2023-65 authorizing loan payoff of $563,740.02 for Water Tank and Sewer Expansion projects, plus $334,330.72 budget amendment
• Approve City Accounts Payable Warrants #49298-49419
• Adopt 2024 City Council meeting schedule via Resolution 2023-66
• Consider updated Sewer System Management Plan
• Closed session on pending litigation Madera v. City of Gonzales and City Manager evaluation

The City Council approved the consent agenda, which included the 2024 meeting schedule and a loan payoff for water and sewer projects. The council also received updates on transit and youth commission projects. No other substantive actions were recorded.

• Approved October 16, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved City Accounts Payable Warrants #49298-49419 (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 2023-66 adopting the 2024 City Council Meetings Schedule (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 2023-65 authorizing $563,740.02 payoff for Water Tank and Sewer Expansion projects and a budget amendment of $334,330.72 (Unanimous)
• Approved Updated Sewer System Management Plan (Unanimous)

City Council - 2nd Meeting of the Month

The Gonzales City Council, Successor Agency, and Public Financing Authority will hold a joint meeting including a public hearing on Resolution 2023-67 to establish new water and sewer rates for calendar years 2024 through 2028. The council will also consider accepting $704,857 in Community Development Block Grant funding for Phase 1 of the Community Center Complex, creating new positions for a Public Works Lead Worker and Police Officer Recruit, and authorizing withdrawal of donated funds from a foundation account for the community center. Several department activity reports and minutes from the previous meeting are on the consent agenda.

• Public hearing and potential adoption of Resolution 2023-67 setting new water and sewer rates for 2024-2028
• Authorize a subrecipient agreement with Monterey County for $704,857 in CDBG funding for Community Center Complex Phase 1
• Establish a Public Works Lead Worker position focused on utilities (Resolution 2023-68)
• Establish a Police Officer Recruit position, including job description and salary (Resolution 2023-69)
• Authorize withdrawal of donated funds for the Dennis and Janice Caprara Community Center from the Community Foundation account (Resolution 2023-70)

The Gonzales City Council unanimously approved a five-year schedule of water and sewer rate increases, with water rates rising up to 50% and sewer rates up to 20% over the period. The decision followed a public hearing where 286 protests were submitted but did not meet the majority protest threshold. The council also approved several consent agenda items, including a $704,857 CDBG subrecipient agreement for the Community Center Complex and new job classifications for a public works lead worker and a police officer recruit.

• Approved Resolution 2023-67 establishing new water and sewer rates for 2024-2028 (unanimous)
• Approved $704,857 CDBG subrecipient agreement with County of Monterey for Community Center Complex Phase 1 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2023-68 adding a Public Works Lead Worker position focused on utilities (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2023-69 establishing Police Officer Recruit classification and salary (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2023-70 authorizing withdrawal of community center funds from Community Foundation account (unanimous)
• Directed staff to seek bids for replacement of community pool heater (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, warrants, and department reports (unanimous)

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Gonzales City Council and Successor Agency will review a $5,000 matching grant proposal for local small businesses and PG&E’s request to remove six trees near the North Alta Street entry to address proximity to an electric transmission line. The council will also approve a $20,000 youth development contract and receive a progress update on the Community Center Complex Project. According to the included minutes, the council recently approved new water and sewer rates that will apply to resident utility bills from 2024 through 2028.

• Approve a $20,000 consulting services agreement with Olinga Learning for the Youth Development Wings of Knowledge Program, funded by Measure K.
• Decide whether to provide $5,000 to support the Monterey County Business Council’s matching grant for a local Small Business Development Center.
• Receive a report on PG&E’s request to remove six City trees at the North Alta Street entry due to proximity to an electric transmission line.
• Receive a progress report on the Community Center Complex Project and provide staff feedback.
• Review closed session items regarding a lease for property at the City’s Water Tower near 5th Street and U.S. Highway 101, and ongoing litigation.

The City Council approved a $20,000 consulting agreement for youth development and a $5,000 proposal for the Monterey County Business Council. Staff were also directed to provide updates regarding tree removal requests from PG&E at a future meeting.

• Approved Olinga Learning consulting services for Youth Development Wings of Knowledge ($20,000) (5-0)
• Approved Monterey County Business Council proposal (4-1)
• Directed staff to provide updates on PG&E tree removal at North Alta Street in January or February

City Council - Regular Meeting - Canceled

City Council - 2nd Meeting of the Month

The Gonzales City Council and Successor Agency will hold a joint meeting on January 16, 2024. Agenda items include a presentation on installing an electronic billboard on city property near Highway 101, and approval of several contracts: $48,000 for public relations, $80,000 for pool heater replacement, and $8,500 for bond counsel. The council will also consider terminating a T-Mobile hotspot program to save $140,000 and approve the Successor Agency's recognized obligation payment schedule.

• Electronic billboard presentation on city property adjacent to Hwy 101
• Contract with Armanasco Public Relations Inc. for $48,000 for Community Center capital campaign
• Retroactive agreement with Kutak Rock LLP for $8,500 for bond counsel
• Pool heater replacement contract with GIS Plumbing for $80,000
• Termination of T-Mobile hotspot program saving $140,000

The City Council approved two amendments to the 2023-2024 Classification Plan and an agreement with Armanasco Public Relations Inc. for the Community Center Capital Campaign. The Council also directed staff to move forward with an electronic billboard project and terminated a T-Mobile contract.

• Approved Resolution 2024-01 (Classification Plan Amendment #1)
• Approved Resolution 2024-02 (Classification Plan Amendment #2)
• Approved Armanasco PR Inc. agreement ($48,000)
• Approved retroactive Kutak Rock bond counsel agreement ($8,500)
• Awarded Pool Heater Replacement contract to GIS Plumbing ($80,000)
• Terminated T-Mobile Hot Spot Program contract (saving $140,000)
• Approved Successor Agency Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule 24-25
• Directed staff to continue electronic billboard project

City Council - Regular Meeting

The joint meeting of the Gonzales City Council and Successor Agency will hear a progress report on the Community Center Complex project and consider two related funding agreements: a $95,000 contract with NHA Advisors and an additional $122,912 in Community Development Block Grant funds. The council will also vote on terminating the T-Mobile Hot Spot program early, saving the city $140,000, and discuss drafting new City Council rules and procedures.

• Progress report on Community Center Complex project
• Agreement with NHA Advisors for municipal advisor services, not to exceed $95,000
• Amended subrecipient agreement with Monterey County for $122,912 in CDBG funds for Phase 1 of Community Center Complex
• Amendment to terminate T-Mobile Hot Spot program, saving $140,000, ending in June 2024
• Consideration of preparing City Council rules and procedures

The City Council unanimously approved a resolution to authorize emergency repairs at the Wastewater Treatment Plant, citing disposal field saturation from winter storms. The council also approved consent agenda items including city accounts payable and an agreement with NHA Advisors for municipal advisor services.

• Approved adding Resolution 2024-03 to agenda (5-0)
• Approved January 16, 2024 minutes (5-0)
• Approved City accounts payable warrants (5-0)
• Approved T-Mobile amendment saving $140,000 (5-0)
• Approved NHA Advisors agreement for Community Center ($95,000)
• Approved additional CDBG funding for Community Center ($122,912)
• Approved emergency wastewater repairs resolution (5-0)
• Directed staff to prepare City Council rules and procedures

City Council - 2nd Meeting of the Month

The Gonzales City Council and Successor Agency will hold a joint meeting to decide on a lease agreement with Pisoni Farms for a city-owned parcel adjacent to Canyon Creek Park, and authorize a $205,000 contract with NV5 Consultants for grant management and electric vehicle charging station design. They will also receive a progress report on emergency repairs at the wastewater treatment plant and consider creating a Fireworks Committee. The meeting includes a closed session to discuss litigation exposure.

• Authorize $85,283 purchase of a John Deere skid steer from RDO Equipment and surplus sale of existing tractor
• Authorize $205,000 agreement with NV5 Consultants for grant management and electric vehicle charging station design
• Consider lease with Pisoni Farms for a city-owned parcel near Canyon Creek Park (Resolution No. 2024-04)
• Authorize $42,000 consulting agreement with Harris & Associates for assessment engineering services for California Breeze Benefit and Parks Assessment Districts
• Consider creation of a Fireworks Committee and appointment to the Planning Commission

The City Council approved a consent agenda including the purchase of a John Deere skid steer and a grant management agreement. The Council also appointed Alex Ramirez to the Planning Commission and approved a lease agreement with Pisoni Farms.

• Approved purchase of John Deere Skid Steer for $85,283 and surplus sale of 1980 tractor (Unanimous)
• Approved $205,000 agreement with NV5 Consultants for grant management and EV charging design (Unanimous)
• Ratified proclamation of local emergency due to winter storms (Unanimous)
• Appointed Alex Ramirez to the Planning Commission (Unanimous)
• Approved lease agreement with Pisoni Farms for city-owned parcel near Canyon Creek Park (4-0)
• Approved $42,000 agreement with Harris & Associates for assessment engineering services (4-0)
• Approved adding Madera v. City of Gonzales to closed session (Unanimous)

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Gonzales City Council and Successor Agency will hold a joint meeting on March 4, 2024. They will consider a resolution opposing State Initiative 21-0042A1 (Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act), approve consent items including a $49,125 broker-dealer agreement for the Community Center Complex and a $12,566 consulting agreement for engineer reports for six assessment districts, receive a progress report on emergency repairs at the wastewater treatment plant, and hear a presentation on the Gonzales Community Garden.

• Consider Resolution No. 2024-07 opposing State Initiative 21-0042A1
• Authorize broker-dealer agreement with Hilltop Securities for Community Center Complex project ($49,125)
• Authorize consulting agreement with Harris & Associates for FY 2024-2025 engineer reports for six assessment districts ($12,566)
• Progress report on emergency repair work at the wastewater treatment plant
• Presentation on the Gonzales Community Garden

The City Council approved the consent agenda, including the approval of February 2024 minutes, city accounts payable, and agreements for broker-dealer and engineering services. The Council also passed a resolution opposing State Initiative 21-0042A1.

• Approved February 2024 minutes (5-0)
• Approved city accounts payable warrants #49851-49932 (5-0)
• Authorized City Manager to execute agreement with Hilltop Securities for broker-dealer services up to $49,125 (5-0)
• Authorized agreement with Harris & Associates for FY 2024-2025 engineer reports up to $12,566 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2024-07 opposing State Initiative 21-0042A1 (5-0)
• Approved progress report on Wastewater Treatment Plant emergency repairs (5-0)
• Approved Community Center construction documents for building code review
• Approved Narcan distribution event and announced public availability

City Council - 2nd Meeting of the Month

The Gonzales City Council and Successor Agency will consider authorizing two agreements totaling $250,000 for wastewater system expansion: $200,000 for program management with MNS Engineers and $50,000 for technical services with Psomas. The council will also introduce an ordinance amending taxicab regulations and consider appointments to the Measure K Oversight Committee. Routine consent items include approval of minutes, warrants, and department reports.

• Authorize $200,000 Task Order 1 with MNS Engineers for program management services to support wastewater system expansion
• Authorize $50,000 Task Order 1 with Psomas for technical services related to wastewater system expansion
• Introduce Ordinance No. 2024-142 amending Chapter 4.56 (Taxicabs) of the Gonzales City Code
• Consider Resolution No. 2024-08 appointing a public citizen to the Measure K Oversight Committee
• Approve Amendment #4 to consulting agreement with EMC Planning Group for Vista Lucia Specific Plan EIR

The Gonzales City Council unanimously approved consent agenda items including minutes, warrants, department reports, and an appointment to the Measure K oversight committee. The Council also approved two contracts totaling $250,000 to support the expansion of the wastewater system (MNS Engineers for program management and Psomas for technical services). Additionally, they introduced an ordinance to amend taxicab regulations, allowing alternative transportation services, and waived its first reading.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes, warrants, reports, and Resolution 2024-08 for Measure K committee appointment (5-0)
• Approved $200,000 master services agreement with MNS Engineers for wastewater system program management (5-0)
• Approved $50,000 master services agreement with Psomas for wastewater system technical services (5-0)
• Introduced and waived first reading of Ordinance 2024-142 amending taxicab regulations (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:01 PM

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Gonzales City Council and Successor Agency will hold a joint meeting to consider several routine consent items, a presentation on the MST Gonzales Circulator Project, and a resolution to apply for a flood emergency response grant. The main action is a public hearing to adopt Ordinance No. 2024-142, amending taxicab regulations in the city code. The council will also discuss a resolution authorizing debt for the community center (library and teen center) and go into closed session on pending litigation.

• Public hearing to adopt Ordinance No. 2024-142 amending Chapter 4.56 Taxicabs
• Consider Resolution No. 2024-10 to incur debt for the 2023 Community Center (Library and Teen Center) facility
• Consider Resolution No. 2024-09 authorizing grant application for Flood Emergency Response Program Upgrade
• Monterey-Salinas Transit’s Gonzales Circulator Project presentation
• Closed session on Madera v. City of Gonzales litigation

The City Council unanimously approved a grant application for flood emergency response upgrades and amended the city code regarding taxicabs. The Council also approved several consent items, including accounts payable warrants and a resolution for community center facility funding.

• Approved Resolution No. 2024-09 to submit a grant application for the Flood Emergency Response Program Upgrade (Unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2024-142 amending Chapter 4.56 Taxicabs of the City Code (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 2024-10 for indebtedness to fund the 2023 Community Center facility (Unanimous)
• Approved City Accounts Payable Warrants #49984-50065 (Unanimous)
• Approved renaming Public Works Operations Technician I/II to Public Works Technician (Unanimous)
• Approved March 18, 2024 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

City Council - 2nd Meeting of the Month

The Gonzales City Council and Successor Agency will consider adopting Resolution No. 2024-11 to change the start time of regular City Council meetings from 6:00 PM to 5:30 PM. The council will also receive a progress report on the Community Center Complex project and a presentation from TAMC on the US 101 South of Salinas safety project, which includes a long-term proposal to close median openings and replace interchanges. Additionally, the council will hear recommendations from the Fireworks Committee and take action on consent items including meeting minutes and accounts payable warrants.

• Consider adoption of Resolution No. 2024-11 to change regular council meeting start time to 5:30 PM
• Progress report on Community Center Complex (Library and Teen Center) project with staff seeking feedback
• Presentation on US 101 South of Salinas safety project: closing median openings, replacing Abbott/Spreckels and Chualar interchanges, with estimated $15.87M annual safety benefit
• Oral presentation on Fireworks Committee recommendations with council direction requested
• Consent agenda includes approval of April 1, 2024 meeting minutes, City warrants #50066-50110, and Successor Agency warrants #1686-1687

The City Council reached consensus to direct staff to draft an ordinance implementing fireworks committee recommendations, including a 10:30pm curfew on safe-and-sane fireworks, allowing them only on July 4th, and exploring landlord liability for illegal fireworks. A resolution to change regular council meeting start time from 6:00pm to 5:30pm died due to lack of a motion. The consent agenda was approved unanimously.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes, accounts payable, and department reports (5-0)
• Directed staff to draft ordinance updating fireworks code with curfew, date restriction, and possible landlord penalties (consensus)
• Resolution to change meeting start time to 5:30pm died for lack of a motion

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Gonzales City Council, Successor Agency, and Public Financing Authority will meet jointly to consider a public hearing for up to $9.825 million in lease revenue bonds for the Community Center Complex, introduce ordinances on signs and fireworks, approve an $18.87 million construction contract for Phase 1 of the complex, and accept the FY2022-2023 audited financial statements. Consent items include authorizing lease prepayment negotiations with Verizon and T-Mobile and withdrawing donated funds for the Caprara Community Center.

• Authorize notice to proceed with Phase 1 Community Center Complex construction to Otto Construction at not-to-exceed $18,869,395
• Public hearing for issuance of Lease Revenue Bonds Series 2024A up to $9,825,000 for the Community Center Complex
• Public hearing to introduce Ordinance No. 2024-143 amending Chapter 12.116 (Signs) of the city code
• Introduce Ordinance No. 2024-144 amending Chapter 5.40 (Fireworks) of the city code
• Authorize City Manager to execute letter of intent with Towerpoint Acquisitions for prepayment of Verizon and T-Mobile lease agreements

The City Council approved a notice to proceed for Phase 1 of the Community Center Complex Project and authorized the issuance of lease revenue bonds not to exceed $9.825 million. The Council also approved a proclamation for Poppy Month and several administrative resolutions.

• Authorized construction of Phase 1 Community Center Complex Project to Otto Construction not to exceed $18,869,395 (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 2024-12 to issue Lease Revenue Bonds, Series 2024A, not to exceed $9,825,000 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. FA-2024-01 for the Public Financing Authority to issue bonds not to exceed $9,825,000 (5-0)
• Approved $135,000 task order with Professional Service Industries for Community Center materials testing (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 2024-15 to apply for Clean Water State Revolving Fund assistance for an industrial wastewater system (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 2024-14 to withdraw funding for the Dennis and Janice Caprara Community Center Complex (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 2024-13 to execute a letter of intent with Towerpoint Acquisitions, LLC regarding lease prepayments (Unanimous)
• Approved Proclamation No. 2024-01 designating May 2024 as Poppy Month (5-0)

City Council - 2nd Meeting of the Month

The Gonzales City Council will hold public hearings on proposed ordinances amending sign regulations and fireworks rules, and will consider a reimbursement agreement with TAP Agricultural Partners, LLC. The council will also discuss possible funding sources for unfunded priorities, including a potential sales tax measure for the November 2024 election.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 2024-143 amending Chapter 12.116 Signs of the city code
• Public hearing on Ordinance 2024-144 amending Chapter 5.40 Fireworks of the city code
• Consider approval of a reimbursement agreement with TAP Agricultural Partners, LLC
• Consider approval of a construction installment sale agreement with the State Water Resources Control Board for the Industrial Wastewater System
• Discussion of possible sales tax measure for the November 2024 ballot

The City Council reached a consensus to pursue a sales tax measure for unfunded priorities including fire department equipment, roads, and parks. The Council also approved updates to the city's sign and fireworks ordinances and decreased monthly fees for large fire water meters.

• Directed staff to place sales tax measure on November 2024 ballot
• Approved Resolution No. 2024-26 to decrease monthly fees for fire flow meters larger than two inches (Unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2024-143 amending sign regulations (Unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2024-144 amending fireworks regulations (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 2024-16 for Industrial Wastewater System construction agreement (Unanimous)
• Approved Proclamation No. 2024-02 for National Public Works Week (Unanimous)
• Tabled reimbursement agreement with TAP Agricultural Partners, LLC (Unanimous)
• Approved May 6, 2024 meeting minutes and accounts payable warrants #50219-50283 (Unanimous)

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Gonzales City Council and Successor Agency will hold a public hearing to adopt a new Fee Schedule for city services for FY 2024-2025. The council will also consider increasing assessments for the California Breeze Benefit Assessment District and Parks and Open Space District. Other notable items include the Gonzales Police Department's AB 481 annual report, approval of fireworks sale permits, and closed sessions for the City Manager evaluation and lease negotiations on several downtown properties.

• Public hearing to adopt Resolution No. 2024-27 establishing the Cost for Services Fee Schedule for FY 2024-2025
• Proposed increase of assessments and annual escalation factor for California Breeze Benefit Assessment District and Parks and Open Space District (Resolutions 2024-30 and 2024-31)
• Gonzales Police Department's AB 481 annual report on military equipment and funding
• Fireworks sale permit applications from Shield Bearers and Spartan 300 Club
• Closed session to evaluate City Manager performance and discuss lease terms for properties at 133 Fourth St., 411 Center St., 421 Center St., and 225 Elko St.

The City Council approved several resolutions regarding annual assessments for various districts including California Breeze, Canyon Creek, Gonzales Industrial Park, and Cipriani Estates. The council also passed proclamations for youth commissioners and recognition resolutions for a retiring doctor and a long-term employee.

• Approved Proclamations No. 2024-03 and 2024-04 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 2024-32 recognizing Dr. Christine C. Ponzio (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 2024-28 honoring Martin Espinoza (unanimous)
• Approved May 20, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved City Accounts Payable Warrants #50284-50341 (unanimous)
• Approved Fireworks Sale Permit Applications (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 2024-17 regarding assessment district engineers and counsel (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 2024-18 for California Breeze Benefit Assessment District (4-0)

City Council - 2nd Meeting of the Month

The Gonzales City Council and Successor Agency will vote on a $219,529 contract for industrial wastewater system design services, accept the completed generator replacement project, and call a general municipal election for November 5, 2024. They will also receive a presentation on the Salinas Valley Safe Routes to School Plan and participatory budget process.

• Approve $219,529 Master Services Agreement with Dudek Consulting for wastewater design services (Item 14)
• Accept City Hall & Police Department Generator Replacement Project as complete and release retention (Item 15)
• Call November 5, 2024 general municipal election (Item 17)
• Receive presentation on Salinas Valley Safe Routes to School Plan and provide feedback (Item 18)
• Consider updated City Encroachment Permit Application (Item 13)

The City Council approved the consent agenda, including minutes and activity reports, and authorized a $219,529 agreement with Dudek Consulting for wastewater design services. The Council also received a presentation on the Salinas Valley Safe Routes to School Plan and community recommendations.

• Approved June 3, 2024 minutes [UNANIMOUS]
• Approved City accounts payable warrants #50342-50395 [UNANIMOUS]
• Authorized execution of Master Services Agreement with Dudek Consulting for $219,529 [UNANIMOUS]
• Accepted City Hall & Police Department Generator Replacement Project as complete [UNANIMOUS]
• Stated intention to reimburse industrial wastewater system expenditures [UNANIMOUS]
• Called for General Municipal Election on November 5, 2024 [UNANIMOUS]
• Received presentation on Salinas Valley Safe Routes to School Plan [UNANIMOUS]
• Received City Manager and department reports [UNANIMOUS]

City Council - 2nd Meeting of the Month

The joint City Council and Successor Agency will hold public hearings to confirm annual assessments for the California Breeze, Canyon Creek, Gonzales Industrial Park, and Cipriani Estates benefit and maintenance districts for FY 2024-2025. The council will also consider a progress report on the Community Center Complex Project and authorize a $517,633 task order for construction management services. Other items include approval of a $120,000 public relations consulting agreement and a telecom easement for cellular towers on the city water tower. A public hearing will also be held on the police department's AB 481 annual military equipment report.

• Public hearings to confirm annual assessments for California Breeze Benefit Assessment Districts 1-3 and Parks & Open Space Districts 1-3
• Public hearings for Canyon Creek Benefit Assessment Districts 1-3 and Parks & Open Spaces Maintenance Districts 1-3
• Public hearings for Gonzales Industrial Park Benefit Assessment District and Landscape Maintenance District
• Public hearings for Cipriani Estates Benefit Assessment District and Parks & Open Spaces Maintenance District
• Authorization of Task Order No. 2 with Harris & Associates for $517,633 for construction management on the Community Center Complex Project

The City Council approved the levy of assessment districts for California Breeze and Parks & Open Space for Fiscal Year 2024-2025. The vote was taken after a public hearing and the counting of 130 ballots.

• Approved Consent Agenda items (unanimous)
• Approved California Breeze Benefit Assessment Districts 1, 2, and 3 for FY 2024-2025
• Approved California Breeze Parks and Open Space Assessment Districts 1, 2, and 3 for FY 2024-2025
• Authorized City Manager to sign agreement with C4 Consulting for youth leadership development
• Authorized City Manager to sign agreement with Armanasco Public Relations, Inc. for PR services ($120,000 total)
• Authorized City Manager to sign telecommunication easement agreement with TPA VI, LLC for cell tower sites

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Gonzales City Council and Successor Agency will consider a resolution to place a 0.5% transactions and use tax increase before voters in the November 5, 2024 election. The proposed measure includes annual independent audits and a citizens' oversight committee. The council will also receive an update on the Fourth of July events and go into closed session to evaluate the city manager.

• Resolution No. 2024-52 to submit a 0.5% sales tax increase to voters, with audits and oversight committee (Item 5)
• Approve Joint City Council and Successor Agency minutes from July 22, 2024 (Consent Item 3)
• Approve City Accounts Payable Warrants #50536-50598 (Consent Item 4)
• Receive Fourth of July update (Item 6)
• Closed session to discuss City Manager evaluation (Item 10)

The City Council approved a resolution to place a 0.5% transactions and use tax increase on the November 5, 2024 ballot. The measure would fund city operations and require annual independent audits. The council also approved consent agenda items and heard a Fourth of July update.

• Approved July 22, 2024 minutes [UNANIMOUS]
• Approved City Accounts Payable Warrants #50536-50598 [UNANIMOUS]
• Approved Resolution 2024-52 to place 0.5% sales tax increase on November 2024 ballot [UNANIMOUS]
• Heard Fourth of July update from Police and Fire Chiefs

City Council - 2nd Meeting of the Month

The City Council will consider several items including a public meeting decorum policy and an update to the Vista Lucia Specific Plan. The agenda also includes proposed changes to increase the bidding threshold for supplies and equipment.

• Increase bidding requirement threshold from $5,000 to $50,000
• Pedestrian safety improvements at Fifth Street/Rincon Road and Fifth Street/US 101
• Renewal of lease agreement for 421 Center Street with David Ramirez D.D.S.
• Adoption of a Public Meeting Decorum Policy
• Proclamation of September 2024 as National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month

The Gonzales City Council unanimously approved a proclamation for Recovery Month, the consent agenda (including a three-year lease renewal and conflict of interest code amendment), an ordinance raising the bidding threshold for supplies and equipment from $5,000 to $50,000, and the top two Safe Routes to School projects (pedestrian safety improvements at Fifth Street/Rincon Road and Fifth Street/US 101 interchange). The Vista Lucia Specific Plan update was informational only, and no vote was recorded on the proposed public meeting decorum policy in the provided minutes.

• Approved Proclamation No. 2024-05 declaring September 2024 as National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda items 6-15, including lease renewal with David Ramirez DDS at 421 Center Street and Resolution 2024-53 amending the Conflict of Interest Code (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2024-146 amending Chapter 3.16 of the Gonzales City Code to increase the bidding requirement threshold for supplies and equipment from $5,000 to $50,000 (5-0)
• Approved top two Safe Routes to School projects: pedestrian safety improvements at Fifth Street/Rincon Road and Fifth Street/US 101 interchange; directed staff to add to Capital Improvement Program and engage a consultant (5-0)

City Council - Regular Meeting

The joint City Council and Successor Agency will hold a public hearing to raise the bidding threshold for supplies from $5,000 to $50,000, consider awarding an $8.5 million construction contract for an industrial wastewater pipeline, and designate resurfacing of the 100 and 200 blocks of Fourth Street as a priority project. The agenda also includes updates to the Emergency Operations Plan and a proclamation for Community Beautification Month.

• Award construction contract to Sierra Construction & Excavation, Inc. for Industrial Wastewater Pipeline, $8,500,000 plus $889,825 contingency
• Authorize Task Order #2 with Dudek Consulting for design support, $292,664 plus $38,174 contingency
• Authorize Task Order #2 with MNS Engineers for construction management, $750,000 plus $57,244 contingency
• Public hearing on Ordinance No. 2024-146 increasing bidding threshold from $5,000 to $50,000
• Adopt Resolution No. 2024-54 designating Fourth Street resurfacing as priority project for SB 1 funds

The City Council approved a construction contract for an industrial wastewater pipeline and designated Fourth Street resurfacing as a priority project. The Council also adopted an ordinance raising the bidding threshold for supplies and equipment.

• Approved Resolution No. 2024-56 for Fourth Street resurfacing (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2024-146 raising bidding threshold to $50,000 (4-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2024-55 for industrial wastewater pipeline contract (4-0)
• Approved Proclamation No. 2024-06 for Community Beautification Month (4-0)
• Approved August 19, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved City Accounts Payable Warrants #50648-50686 (4-0)

City Council - 2nd Meeting of the Month

The Gonzales City Council, jointly meeting as the Successor Agency, Housing Agency, Electric Authority, and Municipal Electric Utility boards, will consider several items including a joint exercise of powers agreement for federal housing and community development funds, a memorandum of agreement to co-sponsor a school resource officer with the Gonzales Unified School District, and a $42,933 traffic safety grant for extrication equipment. The council will also hold closed session to discuss property negotiations and litigation. The meeting includes a presentation on the City Park Concept and an update on the Community Center construction.

• Closed session: instructions for property negotiations at APN 223-031-024 and 223-031-025
• Consider Resolution 2024-57 approving joint exercise of powers agreement with Monterey County, Greenfield, Marina, and Sand City for CDBG funds (2025-2028)
• Authorize city manager to sign MOA with Gonzales Unified School District to co-sponsor a school resource officer
• Accept California Office of Traffic Safety grant EM25022 for $42,933 for vehicle extrication equipment
• Consider Resolution 2024-58 amending city manager employment agreement

The City Council unanimously approved a joint agreement with the Gonzales Unified School District to co-sponsor a Resource Officer position. The Council also approved a grant for fire equipment and an amendment to the City Manager's employment agreement. A proposal for a new City Park was presented and referred back to staff for future agendizing.

• Approved Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement for housing activities (Resolution No. 2024-57)
• Authorized City Manager to sign MOA with Gonzales Unified School District for a co-funded Resource Officer position
• Approved $42,933 California Office of Traffic Safety Grant for vehicle extrication equipment
• Approved Amendment No. 1 to the City Manager's employment agreement (Resolution No. 2024-58)
• Rejected a legal claim by Chavez in closed session
• Directed staff to return City Park concept as an agendized item for public comment

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Gonzales City Council, in joint session with the Successor Agency and Public Financing Authority, will decide on a 25-year lease with Legacy Sign Company for an offsite advertising billboard on a city-owned 6+ acre parcel adjacent to Highway 101. The council will also discuss potential regulations on encampments on public property, review an updated list of parking regulations, and receive a street maintenance status report. Consent items include a property access agreement for a pollinator garden, renewal of a lease at 225 Elko Street, an MOU with Hartnell College for a youth ambassador program with a $10,000 grant, and several resolutions related to the industrial wastewater system and wastewater treatment plant improvements.

• Consider 25-year lease with Legacy Sign Company for billboard on city parcel adjacent to Highway 101 (APN 020-201-022-000)
• Discuss possible new regulations on encampments on public property
• Review updated list of parking regulations
• Receive street maintenance program status report
• Authorize task order #3 with MNS Engineers for environmental monitoring during industrial wastewater system construction (Resolution 2024-59)

The City Council approved a 25-year lease for an offsite billboard and unanimously approved a consent agenda including financial warrants and wastewater project agreements. The Council also directed staff to bring back a resolution on permitted parking and carried over a discussion on encampment regulations to the next meeting.

• Approved 25-year billboard lease (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda items 3-12 unanimously
• Directed staff to bring back permitted parking resolution
• Carried over encampment regulations discussion to next meeting
• Received street maintenance program status report

City Council - 2nd Meeting of the Month

The Gonzales City Council and Successor Agency will hold a joint meeting to discuss potential regulations on encampments on public property and a report on forming parking districts. They will also consider consent items including approval of a $250,000 easement for the Industrial Wastewater Pipeline Project and receive a retail market assessment presentation. The meeting includes introduction of new Youth Council members and various department activity reports.

• Possible new regulations concerning encampments on public property (discussion, no action)
• Report on parking district formation (discussion, direction to staff)
• Approval of Resolution No. 2024-63 authorizing easement documents and right-of-entry agreements for Industrial Wastewater Pipeline Project up to $250,000
• Introduction of Gonzales Youth Council members
• Retail Market Assessment presentation by Kosmont Companies

The City Council unanimously approved the consent agenda, including Resolution No. 2024-63 authorizing easement documents for the Industrial Wastewater Pipeline Project at up to $250,000. The council also directed staff to draft regulations on encampments on public property, and to prepare a framework for a parking district workshop. Public comments addressed concerns about bus service changes, tax measures, and enforcement issues.

• Approved Resolution No. 2024-63 authorizing easement documents for the Industrial Wastewater Pipeline Project (up to $250,000) as part of consent agenda (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda items 5-13 (minutes, warrants, reports) unanimously (5-0)
• Directed staff to draft new regulations on encampments on public property, using King City and Fresno ordinances as models
• Directed staff to create a framework for a residential parking district workshop

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Gonzales City Council and Successor Agency will hold a joint meeting to consider consent items including a $55,000 professional services agreement with Earth Systems for soil and groundwater sampling at the Industrial Wastewater Treatment Facility, a $40,000 budget increase for the revised Utility Assistance Program, and a resolution updating parking regulations. They will also receive a progress report from CHISPA on the Alta Street property and hold a closed session on labor negotiations.

• $55,000 agreement with Earth Systems for soil and groundwater sampling at the Industrial Wastewater Treatment Facility
• $40,000 increase to the Water Enterprise Fund for the revised Utility Assistance Program
• Resolution 2024-66 approving updated parking regulations and rescinding Resolution 2018-03
• Amendment 1 to the Regional Early Action Planning Grant (REAP 2.0) agreement
• CHISPA progress report on the Alta Street property with possible direction on site options

The City Council approved the consent agenda, including minutes, accounts payable, grant amendments, resolutions for Senator Caballero and parking regulations, and a $40,000 budget increase for a utility assistance program. The CHISPA progress report was tabled.

• Approved October 21, 2024 minutes
• Approved accounts payable warrants #50984-51033
• Approved Amendment 1 to Regional Early Action Planning Grant (REAP 2.0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2024-64 recognizing Senator Anna M. Caballero
• Approved Resolution No. 2024-65 authorizing Earth Systems soil sampling ($55,000)
• Approved Resolution No. 2024-66 for parking regulations
• Authorized $40,000 budget increase for Utility Assistance Program
• Tabled CHISPA progress report on Alta Street Property

City Council - 2nd Meeting of the Month

The Gonzales City Council and Successor Agency will hold a joint meeting to discuss and potentially approve a conveyance agreement and installment purchase contract (Resolution 2024-67). They will also consider resolutions adopting the 2025 meeting schedule, approving 11 community action grants, and accepting a $15,000 grant for the Kid Power Program. The meeting includes a closed session on potential litigation, a community center construction update, and a presentation on the Salinas Valley Safe Routes to Schools Plan.

• Closed session to confer with attorney regarding potential litigation (Gov. Code §54956.9(d)(2))
• Resolution 2024-67: Approve a conveyance agreement and installment purchase contract for property
• Resolution 2024-69: Approve 11 community action grant applications for FY 2024-2025
• Accept $15,000 grant from Nancy Buck Ransom Foundation for Kid Power Program and adjust budget
• Presentation on final draft Salinas Valley Safe Routes to Schools Plan

The City Council approved a wastewater system funding agreement and eleven community action grants. The Council also adopted the 2025 meeting schedule and a $15,000 grant for the Kid Power Program.

• Approved November 4, 2024 minutes [unanimous]
• Approved City accounts payable warrants #51034-51112 [unanimous]
• Approved Resolution 2024-68 adopting 2025 meeting schedule [unanimous]
• Approved Resolution 2024-69 for eleven community action grants [unanimous]
• Approved $15,000 Kid Power Program grant from Nancy Buck Ransom Foundation [unanimous]
• Approved wastewater system funding agreement [unanimous]
• Received presentation on Salinas Valley Safe Routes to Schools Plan
• Received construction update for Community Center Complex

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Gonzales City Council and Successor Agency will hold a joint meeting to consider a $194,110 task order for industrial wastewater system program management and introduce an ordinance changing how public speaker time is allocated. Other business includes a presentation on CDBG funds and approval of a $72,000 amendment for materials testing at the Community Center Complex.

• Resolution to execute Task Order No. 4 with MNS Engineers for industrial wastewater program management, $194,110
• Introduction of Ordinance No. 2024-147 allowing public speaker time to be set by resolution
• Amendment No. 2 with Professional Service Industries for materials testing at Community Center Complex, $72,000
• Presentation on Urban County Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds by Monterey County
• Approval of accounts payable warrants #51113-51130

The City Council approved funding for industrial wastewater program management and materials testing for the Community Center Complex Project. The Council also passed an ordinance allowing public speaker time limits to be set by resolution.

• Approved $194,110 for MNS Engineers industrial wastewater program management (5-0)
• Approved $72,000 for Professional Service Industries materials testing for Community Center Complex Project (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2024-147 to allow public speaker time limits to be established by resolution (5-0)
• Approved November 18, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved City Accounts Payable Warrants #51113-51130 (5-0)

City Council - Regular Meeting

This joint meeting of Gonzales City Council and Successor Agency will consider consent items including approval of police officer and supervisor memoranda of understanding for 2025, and an amendment to a design services contract for the industrial wastewater system ($59,805). The regular agenda includes a public hearing on an ordinance to allow speaker time limits by resolution, an update on the wastewater treatment plant emergency new disposal pond, and reorganization of the council with election of Mayor Pro Tem. The council will also hold a closed session to discuss potential litigation.

• Approve MOUs with Gonzales Police Officers Association and Police Supervision Association for 2025
• Approve $59,805 amendment to Dudek task order for industrial wastewater system design
• Public hearing on Ordinance 2024-147 to allow speaker time limits by resolution
• Update on wastewater treatment plant emergency – new disposal pond
• Closed session re: potential litigation and pending claim of Thompson

The Gonzales City Council approved two new Memoranda of Understanding with the Gonzales Police Officers Association and the Gonzales Police Supervision Association for 2025. The council also reorganized, electing Liz Silva as Mayor Pro Tem, and adopted an ordinance allowing public speaker time to be set by resolution. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved police officer and supervisor MOUs for Jan-Dec 2025 (5-0)
• Elected Liz Silva as Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2024-147 amending public speaker time rules (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including warrants, minutes, ROPS, FEMA claim, Dudek design contract ($59,805), and classification plan amendment (5-0)
• Approved Resolution SA-2025-01 for Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule 2025-2026 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-04 amending City Classification Plan for FY 2024-2025 (5-0)
• Approved council appointments to boards and committees as presented (5-0)
• Received update on Wastewater Treatment Plant emergency pond – no action taken

City Council - 2nd Meeting of the Month

The Gonzales City Council and Successor Agency will hold a joint meeting to receive a progress report on the new Community Center, scheduled for completion in November 2025, and to consider updates to the Sewer Capital Improvement Program. Other items include approval of the Salinas Valley Safe Routes to School Plan and a presentation on Assembly Bill 413 regarding parking safety.

• Community Center Progress Report: construction started June 2024, substantial completion by November 2025
• Update to the Sewer Capital Improvement Program
• Approval of Resolution No. 2025-05 adopting the Final Salinas Valley Safe Routes to School Plan
• Approval of Resolution No. 2025-06 accepting emergency construction of the disposal bed at the Wastewater Treatment Plant and releasing retention funds
• Presentation on Assembly Bill 413 (daylighting at crosswalks)

The Gonzales City Council and Successor Agency met jointly on January 21, 2025, and unanimously approved the consent agenda (items 5–14), which included routine minutes, department activity reports, the Salinas Valley Safe Routes to School Plan, acceptance of emergency construction at the wastewater plant, and an updated Sewer Capital Improvement Program. Council also received presentations on Community Center progress and City Water/Sewer operations, and heard public comment. No other substantive votes or decisions were taken.

• Approved Consent Agenda Items 5-14 unanimously (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-05 adopting Final Salinas Valley Safe Routes to School Plan
• Approved Resolution 2025-06 accepting emergency construction of disposal bed at Wastewater Treatment Plant and authorizing Notice of Completion
• Approved updated Sewer Capital Improvement Program

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Gonzales City Council and Successor Agency will receive a presentation on the wastewater program, including a $28.8M SRF loan and industrial wastewater system construction. They will also discuss options to reduce maintenance expenses in the California Breeze Assessment Districts and consider a sidewalk and street tree policy. A closed session is scheduled to discuss instructions for property acquisition at APN 020-041-016-000.

• Wastewater Program Update: $28.8M SRF loan, $10M construction loan, IW conveyance 35% complete, emergency infiltration basin completed for $550K
• California Breeze Assessment Districts: staff report on options to reduce maintenance expenses
• Sidewalk and Street Tree Policy: receive report and provide direction
• Closed session to discuss property acquisition (APN 020-041-016-000)
• Consent agenda: approve January 21, 2025 minutes and accounts payable warrants #51368-51469

The City Council voted to direct staff to review and bring back a new plan for the Mayer Park assessment district to keep the park open. The Council also directed staff to review the sidewalk and street tree policy and bring it back for further discussion.

• Approved Consent Agenda items 4-5 (unanimous)
• Directed staff to revise Mayer Park assessment plan
• Directed staff to review sidewalk and street tree policy

City Council - 2nd Meeting of the Month

This is a joint meeting of the Gonzales City Council and Successor Agency. The agenda includes presentations on Blue Zones, the S.O.A.R. Asset Mapping program, and a citywide transportation overview. The consent agenda consists of routine approval of minutes, accounts payable warrants, and departmental activity reports.

• Blue Zones Presentation
• Student Opportunity and Achievement Rising (S.O.A.R.) Asset Mapping
• Citywide Transportation Overview
• Approve City Accounts Payable Warrants #51470-51522
• Department activity reports from Community Development, Fire, Police, Public Works

The City Council approved the consent agenda including previous meeting minutes and city accounts payable. Discussions included updates on Blue Zones, youth asset mapping, and citywide transportation. The Council also received reports regarding various city departments.

• Approved February 3, 2025, Joint City Council and Successor Agency minutes (5-0)
• Approved City Accounts Payable Warrants #51470-51522 (5-0)
• Approved City Manager, Community Development, Engagement & Recreation, Fire, Police, and Public Works activity reports (5-0)

City Council - Regular Meeting - Canceled

City Council - 2nd Meeting of the Month

The Gonzales City Council and Successor Agency will hold a joint meeting to consider several resolutions and routine consent items. Key decisions include a resolution authorizing reimbursement for expenditures on the Industrial Wastewater System prior to state board approval, and an agreement with the Monterey County Health Department for $40,000 in traffic safety work. The council will also receive a progress update on the Dennis & Janice Caprara Community Center complex, which is tracking for completion in November 2025.

• Consider Resolution 2025-08 to reimburse the city for planning, design, and construction of the Industrial Wastewater System before State Water Resources Control Board approval
• Approve agreement with Monterey County Health Department for $40,000 in traffic safety work and materials
• Adopt updated mitigation rates and amend the City's Cost for Services Fee Schedule
• Receive a presentation on the Dennis & Janice Caprara Community Center complex construction progress (project completion expected November 2025)
• Closed session to discuss labor negotiations with Painters & Allied Trades District Council 26, International Fire Fighters Local 5388, and Unrepresented Employees

The City Council approved a consent agenda of routine items and a resolution authorizing the reimbursement of costs for an industrial wastewater system. The meeting included a closed session on labor negotiations.

• Approved consent agenda [unanimous]
• Approved Resolution 2025-08 for wastewater system reimbursement [unanimous]
• Authorized City Manager to sign agreement with Monterey County Health Department for $40,000
• Authorized City Manager to withdraw funding for Dennis and Janice Caprara Community Center Complex
• Directed staff to connect with Coach Vidauri regarding parade time change
• Directed staff to look into plastic water bottle elimination
• Recessed to closed session regarding labor relations
• Adjourned meeting [unanimous]

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Gonzales City Council and Successor Agency will vote on routine financial approvals, consider a sewer impact fee agreement with Braga Fresh Foods, and set 2025 benefit levels for miscellaneous and management employees. Staff will also review a PG&E request to replace five trees at the North Alta Street entry with ten Ceanothus “Frosty Blue” shrubs, which affects public right-of-way maintenance. The council will hold closed sessions to discuss pending litigation claims from Aquiline Construction Inc. and Juan Mendoza.

• Resolution 2025-13: Agreement with Braga Fresh Foods for sewer impact fees tied to an industrial wastewater allocation increase.
• Resolutions 2025-14 & 2025-15: Establishing 2025 benefit levels for miscellaneous and management employees.
• PG&E request: Authorization for an Encroachment Permit to replace five trees at the North Alta Street entry with ten Ceanothus “Frosty Blue” shrubs.
• Closed session: Discussion of pending litigation claims from Aquiline Construction Inc. and Juan Mendoza.
• Consent agenda: Approval of City Accounts Payable Warrants #51674-51838.

The City Council appointed Delia Gutierrez to the Planning Commission and unanimously tabled a request from PG&E to replace trees at the North Alta Street entry. The Council also approved a series of consent agenda items and a proclamation for Military Child Month.

• Appointed Delia Gutierrez to Planning Commission (5-0)
• Tabled PG&E tree replacement request (5-0)
• Approved Proclamation No. 2025-01 declaring April as Month of the Military Child (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda items 5-8 (5-0)
• Approved claim of Aquiline Construction Inc. (5-0)
• Approved claim of Juan Mendoza (5-0)

City Council - 2nd Meeting of the Month - Canceled

City Council - Regular Meeting

The City Council will consider several items including approval of fireworks sale permits for two non-profits, a funding agreement with the State Water Resources Control Board for the Alpine Court water and sewer extension project, a MOU with Cal Fire for fire camp crews, delegation of claim settlement authority to the city manager, and a lease amendment with LabCorp. The council will also receive an update on developing a traffic calming policy. Closed session includes property negotiations and pending litigation.

• Consider Resolution 2025-16 authorizing funding agreement with State Water Resources Control Board for Alpine Court water and sewer extension
• Consider Resolution 2025-17 approving MOU with Cal Fire to use fire camp crews for public works maintenance
• Consider Resolution 2025-18 delegating limited authority to city manager to settle claims against the city
• Consider Amendment #5 to lease agreement with LabCorp for continued use of portion of old medical building at 133 Fourth Street
• Consider approval of fireworks sale permit applications for Shield Bearers and Spartan 300 Club with waived business license taxes

The City Council approved a consent agenda including minutes, accounts payable, and five resolutions. These resolutions authorize funding for the Alpine Court water and sewer extension, a memorandum of understanding with Cal Fire for maintenance crews, and the delegation of limited authority to settle claims. The Council also approved an amendment to a lease agreement for the Old Medical Building.

• Approved April 7, 2025 Joint Council & Successor Agency minutes
• Approved City Accounts Payable Warrants #51839-51976
• Approved Resolution 2025-16 for Alpine Court water and sewer extension funding
• Approved Resolution 2025-17 for Cal Fire camp crew maintenance services
• Approved Resolution 2025-18 delegating authority to settle claims
• Approved Amendment #5 to lease agreement at 133 Fourth Street
• Approved fireworks sale permits for Shield Bearers and Spartan 300 Club
• Waived business license permit taxes for Shield Bearers and Spartan 300 Club

City Council - 2nd Meeting of the Month

The Gonzales City Council and Successor Agency will consider approving a $23,584,000 construction contract for a new industrial wastewater treatment facility. Also on the agenda are authorizing a reimbursement agreement for the revised Puente Del Monte Specific Plan and annexation proposal, and approving a memorandum of understanding with the firefighter union. The council will also receive the Police Department's annual AB 481 report and audited financial statements for fiscal year 2023-2024.

• Award contract to Gateway Pacific Contractors for Industrial Wastewater Treatment Facility construction in the amount of $23,584,000 including a $1,646,000 contingency
• Authorize reimbursement agreement and consulting services contract for the revised Puente Del Monte Specific Plan and annexation proposal with Jackson Family Investments and Brent Slama Consulting
• Approve Memorandum of Understanding with International Association of Fire Fighters Local 5388 for January 1–December 31, 2025
• Purchase a trailer mounted trash pump for the Wastewater Treatment Plant for $95,000
• Police Department’s AB 481 annual report on military equipment acquisition and use

The Council unanimously awarded a $23.6 million contract to Gateway Pacific Contractors for construction of the Industrial Wastewater Treatment Facility and approved the police department's AB 481 annual report. A $95,000 trash pump purchase was tabled for later review. Consent agenda items including reappointments and a fire fighters MOU were also approved unanimously.

• Awarded $23,584,000 wastewater treatment facility contract to Gateway Pacific Contractors (unanimous)
• Approved AB 481 annual report for police equipment (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items 8-18 and 20: minutes, warrants, reports, planning commission reappointments, fire fighters MOU, and industrial disability retirement (unanimous)
• Tabled purchase of trailer-mounted trash pump for $95,000 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-24 honoring Gonzales Customs Car Club (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-25 honoring Street Life Car Club (unanimous)
• Proclaimed May 18-24, 2025 as National Public Works Week (unanimous)

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Gonzales City Council and Successor Agency will hold a joint meeting. They will consider a ban on all flavored tobacco products and single-use electronic smoking products (Ordinance 2025-150), adopt a new cost-for-services fee schedule for fiscal year 2025-2026 (Resolution 2025-28), and amend bidding procedures for public construction projects (Ordinance 2025-151). The consent agenda includes resolutions for annual assessments in multiple benefit and maintenance districts. Presentations include an annual update from Central Coast Community Energy and recognition of high school athletes.

• Ordinance 2025-150: Prohibit sale of all flavored tobacco products and single-use electronic smoking products, with a public hearing set for June 16, 2025
• Resolution 2025-28: Adopt the cost-for-services fee schedule for Fiscal Year 2025-2026
• Ordinance 2025-151: Amend bidding procedures for public construction projects
• Resolutions declaring intention to levy annual assessments in California Breeze, Canyon Creek, Gonzales Industrial Park, and Cipriani Estates districts
• Resolution 2025-30: Establish public comment time limits and procedures

The Gonzales City Council unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included resolutions setting annual assessments for several benefit and maintenance districts, and adopted a new cost-for-services fee schedule for fiscal year 2025-2026. Proclamations honoring youth commissioners were also approved. An ordinance to prohibit flavored tobacco and single-use electronic smoking products was introduced for first reading but not yet voted on.

• Approved Proclamation No. 2025-04 commending Youth Commissioner Valeria Cardenas Pacheco (4-0)
• Approved Proclamation No. 2025-05 commending Youth Commissioner Emily Mendez (4-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda items 5-20, including minutes, warrants, and resolutions for multiple assessment districts and public comment procedures (4-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2025-28 establishing cost-for-services fee schedule for FY 2025-2026 (4-0)
• Introduced Ordinance No. 2025-150 amending tobacco retailer license to ban flavored tobacco and single-use e-cigarettes (first reading; no final vote recorded)

City Council - 2nd Meeting of the Month

The Gonzales City Council and joint boards will hold public hearings on two ordinances: banning flavored tobacco products and updating bidding procedures for public construction projects. They will also vote on allocating Measure K tax proceeds for FY 2025-2026, extending the city manager's employment agreement, and approving a 10-year garbage collection contract with Tri-Cities Disposal. Other key decisions include a $218,873 task order for the Community Center Complex project and authorizing construction of the Industrial Wastewater Treatment Facility. The council will recess into closed session to discuss the city manager's evaluation and pending litigation.

• Public hearing to adopt Ordinance No. 2025-150 prohibiting flavored tobacco and single-use electronic smoking products
• Public hearing to adopt Ordinance No. 2025-151 amending bidding procedures for public construction projects
• Approval of Resolution No. 2025-23 allocating Measure K transaction and use tax proceeds for FY 2025-2026
• Approval of Resolution No. 2025-42 extending the employment agreement with City Manager Carmen Gil
• Task Order #3 with Harris & Associates for construction management on Community Center Complex project, not-to-exceed $218,873

The City Council approved a prioritized list of services for Measure K tax proceeds, notably eliminating the $30,000 Community Action Grants and moving those funds to general fund reserves. The Council also approved a 10-year garbage collection agreement and a construction management contract for the Community Center Complex.

• Eliminated $30,000 Community Action Grants and moved funds to general fund reserves (3-2)
• Approved 10-year garbage collection agreement with Tri-Cities Disposal & Recycling Services and FY 2025-2026 rates (Unanimous)
• Approved $218,873 contract with Harris & Associates for Community Center Complex construction management (Unanimous)
• Approved extension of employment agreement for City Manager Carmen Gil (Unanimous)
• Approved City Accounts Payable Warrants #52108-52181 (Unanimous)
• Approved June 2, 2025 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

City Council - 2nd Meeting of the Month

The Gonzales City Council and Successor Agency will meet on July 21, 2025, to consider purchasing a Type 1 fire engine for up to $750,000 without bidding, and a $234,959 task order for a wastewater treatment plant rehabilitation design report. Public hearings are scheduled to confirm annual assessments for several benefit and landscape districts, including California Breeze, Canyon Creek, Gonzales Industrial Park, and Cipriani Estates. The council will also receive a progress report on the Community Center Complex and discuss a traffic calming policy.

• Purchase of Type 1 fire engine for up to $750,000 via Resolution 2025-54, dispensing with bidding procedures
• Task Order No. 4 with Dudek Consulting for wastewater treatment plant preliminary design report, $234,959 (Resolution 2025-50)
• Purchase of two trailer mounted trash pumps for $100,527 (Resolution 2025-49)
• Public hearings to levy annual assessments for four benefit and landscape/lighting districts
• AB 481 annual report public hearing on police equipment; staff recommends rescheduling to August 18, 2025

The Gonzales City Council unanimously approved several infrastructure and equipment purchases, including a $750,000 fire engine and a $234,959 wastewater treatment plant rehabilitation design study. They also approved annual assessments for benefit districts and continued a police militarization report to August. Public comment addressed a July 4th incident but no council action was taken.

• Approved $750,000 purchase of Type 1 fire engine from Fire Apparatus Solutions (unanimous)
• Approved $234,959 task order for wastewater treatment plant rehab preliminary design (consent)
• Approved $100,527 for two trailer mounted trash pumps (consent)
• Accepted Industrial Wastewater Pipeline Project as complete (consent)
• Approved annual assessments for California Breeze benefit districts (unanimous)
• Continued AB 481 annual report hearing to August 18, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items 4-15 (unanimous)

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Gonzales City Council and Successor Agency will hold a public hearing to consider adopting the 2023-2031 Housing Element Update, including General Plan and zoning amendments. Other actions include awarding a $240,000 slurry seal contract and adopting a traffic calming policy.

• Public hearing on 6th Cycle Housing Element Update with CEQA exemption, General Plan amendment, and zoning text/map changes
• Resolution 2025-63: Award $240,000 Slurry Seal Project to Pavement Coatings Company
• Resolution 2025-64: Adopt Traffic Calming Policy
• Closed session for City Manager evaluation

The City Council approved a housing element update and related zoning changes, and awarded a $240,000 slurry seal contract. The meeting also included a unanimous approval of consent agenda items and a closed session on personnel matters.

• Approved July 21, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Approved City accounts payable warrants #52330-52438 (5-0)
• Awarded $240,000 slurry seal project to Pavement Coatings Company (5-0)
• Adopted Traffic Calming Policy (5-0)
• Approved Housing Element update and General Plan Amendment (5-0)
• Introduced Ordinance for 6th Cycle Housing Element zoning changes (5-0)
• Recessed to closed session for City Manager evaluation (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:15 PM (5-0)

City Council - 2nd Meeting of the Month

The City Council and Successor Agency will hold public hearings to adopt Ordinance No. 2025-152 approving the new 6th Cycle Housing Element with zoning map and regulation changes, and to approve Resolution No. 2025-53 renewing the police department's military equipment use policy per AB 481. Presentations are scheduled on a fire department ballot measure survey and the Alliance on Aging's Local Aging and Disabilities Action Plan. Consent items include approval of minutes, warrants, department reports, a proclamation for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, and a consultant services agreement with Placeworks Inc. for housing element programs.

• Public hearing to adopt Ordinance 2025-152 – 6th Cycle Housing Element with zoning map and text amendments
• Public hearing to approve Resolution 2025-53 – AB 481 annual military equipment use report and policy renewal
• Presentation on Fire Department Ballot Measure Survey
• Presentation on Alliance on Aging Local Aging and Disabilities Action Plan
• Consent item: Resolution 2025-65 – consultant services agreement with Placeworks Inc. for 6th Cycle Housing Element programs

The City Council approved a new 6th Cycle Housing Element and renewed the policy for the Gonzales Police Department's military equipment use. The Council also approved a proclamation for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and a consultant services agreement for the Housing Element.

• Approved Housing Element Ordinance 2025-152 (unanimous)
• Approved Police Department military equipment report and policy renewal (unanimous)
• Approved Proclamation 2025-06 for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-65 for Placeworks Inc. consultant services (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda items 5-14 (unanimous)

City Council - Regular Meeting

The City Council and Successor Agency will hold a public hearing on the Vista Lucia project, which includes certifying an Environmental Impact Report, amending the General Plan, pre-zoning, a development agreement, a tentative map for 1,247 units, and initiating a 771-acre annexation. Consent items include a $6 million amendment to a $28.8 million State Revolving Fund loan for the Industrial Wastewater System and designating Alta Minor Street reconstruction as the priority project for SB 1 funds.

• Public hearing on Vista Lucia project: EIR certification, General Plan amendment, pre-zoning (Ordinance 2025-148), development agreement (Ordinance 2025-149), tentative map for 1,247 units on 236.5 acres east of Fanoe Road, and 771-acre annexation request to LAFCo
• Authorize $6 million amendment to $28.8 million State Revolving Fund loan for the Industrial Wastewater System (Resolution 2025-68)
• Designate reconstructing Alta Minor Street between Third and Fourth streets as priority project for FY 2025-2026 SB 1 funding (Resolution 2025-67)
• Authorize agreement with FEMA for Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS) use
• Proclaim September 9, 2025 as California's 175th Anniversary of Statehood (Proclamation 2025-07)

The City Council approved the Vista Lucia housing project, including rezoning, a development agreement, and a tentative map for 1,247 units. They also authorized a $6 million loan amendment for the wastewater system and added a lease item to the regular agenda. The annexation request was initiated.

• Approved Consent Agenda items 3-9 (unanimous)
• Approved Vista Lucia project resolutions and ordinances (unanimous)
• Approved Vista Lucia Blocks 1-8 Tentative Map (unanimous)
• Approved initiation of 771-acre annexation request (unanimous)
• Approved $6M amendment to State Revolving Fund loan for wastewater system (unanimous)
• Added 411 Center Street Lease Item 11A to Regular Agenda (unanimous)

City Council - 2nd Meeting of the Month

This joint City Council and Successor Agency meeting will consider adopting two ordinances for the Vista Lucia project: pre-zoning of the project area and a development agreement with Cielo Grande Ranch, LLC. Consent items include a $30,000 traffic enforcement grant agreement, a $130,000 contract for the Fifth Street Truck Ban Project, a consulting agreement for youth leadership, and authorization to prepare an Environmental Impact Report for the Puente Del Monte Specific Plan. Several department activity reports and a MOU with Painters and Allied Trades Union will also be considered.

• Consider pre-zoning (Ordinance 2025-148) and a development agreement (Ordinance 2025-149) for the Vista Lucia project, a large residential development east of Fanoe Road
• Approve $30,000 agreement with Office of Traffic Safety for Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP)
• Approve $130,000 contract with Chrisp Company for Fifth Street Truck Ban Project, including $8,564 contingency
• Approve consulting services agreement with Michelle Slade, C4 Consulting LLC for youth leadership development
• Authorize consultant agreement with EMC Planning Group to prepare Environmental Impact Report for Puente Del Monte Specific Plan

The City Council unanimously approved two ordinances for the Vista Lucia project: pre-zoning the project area and a development agreement with Cielo Grande Ranch LLC. The consent agenda, including multiple contracts and resolutions, was also approved without dissent. Presentations included a Blue Zones Community Certification, the Youth Council report, and an emergency alert system update.

• Approved consent agenda items 7-19 unanimously (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2025-148 pre-zoning Vista Lucia project area (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2025-149 development agreement with Cielo Grande Ranch LLC (5-0)
• Approved $30,000 agreement with Office of Traffic Safety for STEP program (consent)
• Approved consulting agreement with Michelle Slade for youth leadership development (consent)
• Approved Resolution 2025-69 awarding Fifth Street Truck Ban Project to Chrisp Company for $130,000 (consent)
• Approved Resolution 2025-70 authorizing EMC Planning Group for EIR on Puente Del Monte Specific Plan (consent)
• Approved Resolution 2025-71 MOU with Painters and Allied Trades District Council 36 (consent)

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Gonzales City Council and Successor Agency will hold a joint meeting to discuss several items, including a presentation on city property appraisals and possible direction on selling certain properties. They will also receive updates on wastewater system projects and consider closing city offices for the winter holidays. Consent agenda items include approval of meeting minutes and accounts payable warrants.

• Presentation on city property appraisals and potential sale of city properties
• Updates on wastewater system projects
• Consider closure of city offices for the winter holidays
• Approval of accounts payable warrants #52637-52782
• Certificate of Recognition for American Legion Auxiliary Girl State Program

The City Council unanimously approved closing offices for winter holidays and decided to sell several properties, including Canyon Creek Park Phase 2 and the Venice Way Park, while keeping the Old Medical Building and MAOF Child Care Facility. The Council received reports on wastewater projects and property appraisals but took no further action.

• Approved closing City offices for winter holidays (unanimous)
• Decided to sell Canyon Creek Park Phase 2
• Decided to sell Venice Way Park
• Decided to sell Alta Street property
• Decided to sell C Street lot
• Decided to keep Old Medical Building
• Decided to keep MAOF Child Care Facility
• Received wastewater system project updates

City Council - 2nd Meeting of the Month

The Gonzales City Council and Successor Agency will vote on resolutions to declare several city-owned properties as surplus land, including Canyon Creek Park Phase 2, Venice Way Park, Alta Street, and the C Street lot, and authorize the Surplus Lands Act process. They will also consider awarding a contract for Chief Plant Operator Services at the wastewater treatment plant (Resolution 2025-72) and amending the mitigation monitoring program for the Vista Lucia Project to comply with LAFCo's agricultural mitigation policy (Resolution 2025-74). The consent agenda includes approval of accounts payable warrants and department activity reports.

• Resolution 2025-73 declaring Canyon Creek Park Phase 2, Venice Way Park, Alta Street, and C Street lot as surplus land and starting the Surplus Lands Act process
• Resolution 2025-72 awarding a contract to Specialized Utility Service Program for Chief Plant Operator Services at the wastewater treatment plant
• Resolution 2025-74 amending the Vista Lucia Project mitigation monitoring and reporting program to align with LAFCo’s agricultural mitigation policy for annexations
• Consent agenda: approve accounts payable warrants #52783-52849
• Consent agenda: approve October 6, 2025 joint meeting minutes and department activity reports (Community Development, Fire, Police, Public Works)

The City Council approved Resolution 2025-74, amending the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for the Vista Lucia project to conform with LAFCo policy on agricultural mitigation. The consent agenda, including wastewater plant operator services and surplus land declaration, was also approved unanimously. Public comments addressed street conditions and police conduct, but no action was taken.

• Approved Resolution 2025-74 amending Vista Lucia project mitigation monitoring (4-0, 1 excused)
• Approved consent agenda items 3-12, including wastewater plant operator contract and surplus land declaration (4-0, 1 excused)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:43 PM (unanimous)

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Gonzales City Council and Successor Agency will consider several consent items including awarding a $125,000 sewer manhole rehabilitation contract to Don Chapin Company, a $158,738 task order for wastewater program management, and a $74,800 contract for well drilling at Well #4. The regular agenda includes introducing an ordinance to update the city's sewer use code. The meeting also covers routine approvals of minutes, accounts payable, and the 2026 council meeting schedule.

• Award $125,000 sewer manhole rehabilitation contract to Don Chapin Company (Resolution 2025-76)
• Authorize $158,738 task order #5 with MNS Engineers for wastewater program management (Resolution 2025-77)
• Approve $74,800 contract with Maggiora Brothers Drilling for work at Well #4 (Resolution 2025-79)
• Introduce Ordinance No. 2025-153 updating Chapter 10.16 Sewer Use of Gonzales Municipal Code
• Adopt 2026 City Council meeting schedule (Resolution 2025-75)

The City Council approved several infrastructure contracts, including sewer manhole rehabilitation and well work. The council also updated the municipal code regarding sewer use and adopted the 2026 meeting schedule.

• Approved 2025 Sewer Manhole Rehabilitation contract with Don Chapin Company for $125,000 (Unanimous)
• Approved Task Order No. 5 with MNS Engineers for wastewater program management at $158,738 (Unanimous)
• Approved contract with Maggiora Brothers Drilling for work at Well #4, not to exceed $74,800 (Unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2025-153 updating Chapter 10.16 Sewer Use of the Municipal Code (4-0)
• Approved City Accounts Payable Warrants #52850-52929 (4-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2025-75 adopting the 2026 City Council meeting schedule (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 2025-78 rescheduling the Dec 1, 2025 meeting to Dec 8, 2025 (Unanimous)
• Approved October 20, 2025 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

City Council - 2nd Meeting of the Month

The Gonzales City Council, Successor Agency, and Public Financing Authority will hold a joint meeting to consider consent items, a public hearing on updating sewer use regulations, and approval of an updated Sewer Capital Improvement Program. Other notable actions include a lease agreement for a new library and a consultant agreement for an environmental impact report for the Puente Del Monte Specific Plan. The meeting also includes recognition of the outgoing Public Works Director and a presentation by PG&E.

• Public hearing to adopt Ordinance No. 2025-153 updating Chapter 10.16 (Sewer Use) of the Gonzales Municipal Code
• Approval of updated Sewer Capital Improvement Program
• Lease agreement with Monterey County for the new Gonzales Branch Library (Resolution No. 2025-81)
• Consultant Services Agreement with EMC Planning Group for EIR for Puente Del Monte Specific Plan (Resolution No. 2025-83)
• Recognition of Public Works Director Patrick M. Dobbins via Resolution No. 2025-82

The City Council approved an update to the municipal code regarding sewer use and adopted an updated Sewer Capital Improvement Program. Additionally, the Council passed a resolution honoring Public Works Director Patrick Dobbins for his service.

• Approved Resolution 2025-82 honoring Patrick Dobbins (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda items 5 through 16 (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-153 updating municipal sewer use code (5-0)
• Approved Updated Sewer Capital Improvement Program (5-0)

City Council - Regular Meeting

This joint city council and successor agency meeting on December 8, 2025, includes a public hearing to amend zoning districts and introduction of a new building code ordinance. The council will also consider declaring an emergency for wastewater treatment facility repairs and authorizing up to $1.5 million in emergency work, plus a separate resolution for effluent hauling contracts not to exceed $300,000. Closed sessions are scheduled for potential litigation and a city manager evaluation.

• Introduction of Ordinance No. 2025-154 adopting the 2025 California Building Standards Codes with exceptions
• Public hearing on Ordinance No. 2025-155 amending Chapter 12.56 Summary of Zoning Districts and Permitted Uses
• Resolution No. 2025-86 declaring an emergency for wastewater treatment facility work not to exceed $1.5 million
• Resolution No. 2025-87 authorizing city manager to contract for effluent hauling up to $300,000, ratifying prior expenditures
• Closed session discussions: potential litigation (Gov. Code §54956.9(d)(2)) and city manager evaluation (Gov. Code §54957)

The City Council unanimously approved an emergency declaration authorizing up to $1.5 million for urgent repairs at the wastewater treatment facility, and authorized the city manager to contract waste haulers for effluent removal with a $300,000 cap. The Council also unanimously adopted the 2025 California Building Standards Codes and amended zoning district summaries. Previous meeting minutes, accounts payable, and two resolutions (recognizing Patrick Mathews and approving a MOU with Boys & Girls Club) were approved on the consent agenda.

• Approved consent items 6-9: minutes, warrants, recognition resolution, MOU with Boys & Girls Club (5-0)
• Adopted 2025 California Building Standards Codes via Ordinance 2025-154 (5-0)
• Amended Chapter 12.56 zoning districts via Ordinance 2025-155 (5-0)
• Declared emergency at wastewater treatment facility, authorized up to $1.5M for repair work (5-0)
• Authorized city manager to execute hauling contracts for effluent, ratified prior expenditures, set $300K cap (5-0)

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Gonzales City Council and Successor Agency will hold a public hearing to adopt Ordinance No. 2025-154, which updates the city's building codes to the 2025 California Building Standards Codes, including several state code parts and appendices. The council will also consider approving the final Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS) for the former redevelopment agency through 2035-36. Other items include discussion of changes to the Brown Act under SB 707 and a zoning district amendment ordinance. The meeting will include closed sessions for labor negotiations and the city manager's evaluation.

• Public hearing to adopt Ordinance No. 2025-154 updating city building codes to the 2025 California Building Standards Codes
• Approval of Resolution SA-2026-02 for the final Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS) 2026-27 through 2035-36
• Discussion of changes to the Brown Act under SB 707 and potential Council direction
• Consideration of Ordinance No. 2025-155 amending Chapter 12.56 on zoning districts and permitted uses
• Closed session for labor negotiations with Gonzales Police Officers Association, Police Supervision Association, Fire Fighters Local 5388, and unrepresented employees

The City Council and Successor Agency unanimously approved the consent agenda (minutes, warrants, and ROPS for 2026-27), adopted Ordinance 2025-154 updating the California Building Standards Codes to the 2025 edition, and adopted Ordinance 2025-155 amending zoning districts and permitted uses. The Successor Agency also approved the final Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule extending through 2035-36. The Council heard a report on SB 707 Brown Act changes and held closed session on labor negotiations without reportable action.

• Approved consent agenda items 4-6 (minutes, warrants, ROPS) unanimously
• Approved Successor Agency Resolution SA-2026-02, final ROPS 2026-27 through 2035-36, unanimously
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-154 adopting 2025 California Building Standards Codes, unanimously
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-155 amending Chapter 12.56 (Summary of Zoning Districts), unanimously

City Council - 2nd Meeting of the Month

The Gonzales City Council and Successor Agency will hold a joint meeting. They will consider approving an easement for PG&E to serve power to a billboard on city property and introducing an ordinance authorizing the purchase and use of a drone by the police department. The consent agenda includes routine approvals and reports. A presentation on the wastewater treatment facility update is also scheduled.

• Consider Resolution 2026-01 authorizing PG&E easement for a freeway-oriented billboard on city property (APN 020-201-022-000)
• Introduce Ordinance 2026-156 authorizing purchase and use of a drone (unmanned aerial system) under Police Department Policy Manual 709-Military Equipment
• Certificates of Recognition to the Gonzales Knights Mighty Mite Division
• Wastewater Treatment Facility Update presentation
• Consent agenda includes resolution amending the Classification Plan for FY 2025-2026

The City Council approved a resolution to authorize the purchase of a drone for the Police Department and an easement for PG&E to install a billboard on city property. The meeting also approved the consent agenda and minutes from a previous session.

• Approved consent agenda items 5-12 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2026-02 amending the 2025-2026 classification plan (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2026-01 authorizing PG&E easement for freeway billboard (unanimous)
• Introduced Ordinance 2026-156 authorizing purchase of a drone (unanimous)

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Gonzales City Council and Successor Agency will hold a public hearing to adopt Ordinance No. 2026-156, authorizing the purchase and use of a drone per police policy. They will also consider approving an agreement with the Monterey County Regional Fire Protection District for fire chief services. Routine consent items include approving minutes and accounts payable warrants #53262-53352.

• Public hearing to adopt Ordinance No. 2026-156 authorizing purchase and use of an unmanned aerial system (drone) in compliance with Police Department Policy Manual 709-Military Equipment
• Consider approval of an agreement between the City of Gonzales and the Monterey County Regional Fire Protection District for Fire Chief Services
• Approve Accounts Payable Warrants #53262-53352
• Approve Joint City Council & Successor Agency regular meeting minutes from January 20, 2026

The City Council approved an agreement for Fire Chief Services with the Monterey County Regional Fire Protection District and adopted an ordinance to authorize the purchase of a drone for the Police Department. The Council also approved the consent agenda items and minutes from the previous meeting.

• Approved January 20, 2026 minutes [UNANIMOUS]
• Approved accounts payable warrants #53262-53352 [UNANIMOUS]
• Approved Fire Chief Services agreement with Monterey County Regional Fire Protection District [UNANIMOUS]
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2026-156 for drone purchase [UNANIMOUS]

City Council - 2nd Meeting of the Month

The City Council is considering a measure to implement a special parcel tax based on land use to fund local fire and emergency medical services. This proposal would be submitted to voters at the June 2, 2026, general municipal election.

• Special parcel tax for Fire and Emergency Medical Services
• Resolution No. 2026-03: 2025 Sewer Manhole Rehabilitation Project completion
• Resolution No. 2026-05: Police Officers Association MOU extension through June 30, 2026
• Resolution No. 2025-06: Police Supervisor Officers Association MOU extension through June 30, 2026
• Resolution No. 2026-07: International Association of Fire Fighters Local 5388 MOU extension through June 30, 2026

The City Council unanimously approved a resolution to place a special parcel tax on the June 2, 2026 ballot to fund fire and emergency medical services. The Council also approved the consent agenda, which included approving prior meeting minutes, accounts payable, and several resolutions extending labor agreements with police and fire unions.

• Approved placing fire tax measure on June 2, 2026 ballot (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda items 5-17 unanimously
• Appointed Mayor Pro Tem Silva to South Salinas Valley Broadband Authority
• Approved Resolution 2026-03 accepting sewer manhole rehabilitation project
• Approved Resolution 2026-05 extending police union MOU
• Approved Resolution 2026-06 extending police supervisor union MOU
• Approved Resolution 2026-07 extending fire union MOU
• Approved Resolution 2026-08 authorizing one-time payment to staff

City Council - Regular Meeting

The City Council will consider approving an amendment to the indenture for the Gonzales Public Financing Authority Lease Revenue Bonds, Series 2024A, and will accept the audited financial statements for Fiscal Year 2024-2025. The consent agenda includes approval of six community action grants for FY 2025-2026 and recognition awards. Public comment is invited.

• Resolution to amend indenture for Series 2024A Lease Revenue Bonds (Item 10)
• Accept FY 2024-2025 Audited Financial Statements and Management Report (Item 11)
• Approve six Community Action Grants for FY 2025-2026 (Item 8)
• Certificates of Recognition to Gonzales High School Girls Soccer Team (Item 2)
• Boys & Girls Club programming at the Community Center (Item 3)

The City Council unanimously approved the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Audited Financial Statements and Management Report. The Council also approved the consent agenda (minutes, warrants, community action grants, and two resolutions honoring individuals) and authorized amendments to the indenture for the Lease Revenue Bonds, Series 2024A. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved consent agenda Items 5–9 (minutes, warrants, Resolutions 2026-09, 2026-11, 2026-12) unanimously
• Approved Resolution 2026-10 amending bond indenture for Lease Revenue Bonds Series 2024A unanimously
• Approved Resolution FA-2026-01 amending bond indenture for same bonds unanimously
• Approved FY 2024-2025 Audited Financial Statements and Management Report unanimously

City Council - 2nd Meeting of the Month

The Gonzales City Council and Successor Agency will hold a joint meeting on March 16, 2026. The regular agenda includes a presentation and update on the Wastewater Treatment Facility, with staff recommending the council receive the presentation. Consent items include approval of minutes, accounts payable warrants, department activity reports, and a resolution to withdraw donated funds for the Dennis and Janice Caprara Community Center Complex from the Community Foundation account. The proclamation honoring Finance Director Mike Howard will also be presented.

• Presentation update on the Wastewater Treatment Facility (Regular Agenda Item 13)
• Proclamation No. 2026-01 recognizing Mike Howard for his service (Presentation Item 2)
• Resolution No. 2026-13 authorizing the City Manager to withdraw donated funds for the Community Center Complex from the Community Foundation account (Consent Item 12)
• Approval of accounts payable warrants #53491-53557 (Consent Item 5)
• Activity reports from Police, Fire, Public Works, and other departments (Consent Items 9-11)

The City Council approved a resolution to withdraw donated funds for the Dennis and Janice Caprara Community Center Complex. The council also approved several consent items and appointed two members to a new Website Committee.

• Approved Resolution No. 2026-13 to withdraw donated funding for the Dennis and Janice Caprara Community Center Complex (Unanimous)
• Approved Proclamation No. 2026-01 recognizing Finance Director Mike Howard (Unanimous)
• Approved March 2, 2026 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved Accounts Payable Warrants #53491-53557 (Unanimous)
• Appointed Council Member Orozco and Mayor Pro Tem Silva to the Website Committee

City Council - Regular Meeting - Canceled

City Council - 2nd Meeting of the Month

The Gonzales City Council and Successor Agency will hold a joint meeting to consider routine consent items, including approval of minutes, warrants, department activity reports, a resolution declaring California Cities Week, and the Annual Housing Element Progress Report for 2025. The council will also recess to closed session to discuss two pending lawsuits: a claim by Roman Valdez Jr. and Duran v. City of Gonzales. A certificate of recognition will be presented to Izzie Pacheco.

• Consider Resolution No. 2026-14 declaring April 19–25, 2026 as California Cities Week
• Annual Housing Element Progress Report for 2025
• Closed session: Claim of Roman Valdez Jr. (pending litigation)
• Closed session: Duran v. City of Gonzales (pending litigation)
• Certificate of Recognition to Izzie Pacheco

City Council - Regular Meeting

City Council - 2nd Meeting of the Month

City Council - Regular Meeting

City Council - 2nd Meeting of the Month

City Council - 2nd Meeting of the Month

City Council - Regular Meeting

City Council - 2nd Meeting of the Month

City Council - Regular Meeting

City Council - 2nd Meeting of the Month

City Council - Regular Meeting

City Council - 2nd Meeting of the Month

City Council - Regular Meeting

City Council - 2nd Meeting of the Month

City Council - Regular Meeting

City Council - Joint City Council and Gonzales Successor Agency

The City Council and Successor Agency will consider several items including a resolution to purchase 16 self-contained breathing apparatus for $114,658.40, a resolution to donate three Monterey-Salinas Transit vehicles to sister city Tateposco, Mexico, and direction to staff to prepare an ordinance exempting Accessory Dwelling Units from development impact fees for five years. Also on the agenda is a water service disconnect policy and various consent items.

• Purchase of 16 self-contained breathing apparatus from L.N. Curtis and Sons not exceeding $114,658.40
• Donation of three MST vehicles to sister city Tateposco, Mexico for public transportation use
• Staff direction to present an ordinance exempting all ADUs from development impact fees for five years
• Adoption of city water service disconnect policy
• Approval of Successor Agency Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule for July 2020–June 2021

The City Council approved donating three Monterey-Salinas Transit vehicles to Tateposco, Mexico, and unanimously approved several resolutions including a water service disconnect policy and honoring a retiring city official. The Council also directed staff to draft an ordinance exempting accessory dwelling units from development impact fees.

• Approved donation of 3 transit vehicles to Tateposco (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2020-04 authorizing vehicle donation (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2020-05 adopting water service disconnect policy (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2020-01 honoring retiring official (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2020-02 designating depositories (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2020-03 rescinding previous resolution (5-0)
• Approved Resolution SA-2020-01 for successor agency payments (5-0)
• Directed staff to draft ordinance exempting ADUs from fees

City Council - Joint City Council and Gonzales Electric Authority

The Gonzales City Council, Successor Agency, and Electric Authority will hold a joint meeting to consider adopting three ordinances: one regulating sidewalk vending (Chapter 4.18), one regulating storage containers (Chapter 4.22), and one updating accessory dwelling unit zoning (Chapter 12.112.020). They will also hear a public hearing on a Bodega Microgrid energy service contract recommended for continuation, receive the FY 2018-2019 audited financial statements, and approve the mid-year financial report and Measure K tax allocation for FY 2020/2021.

• Approve contracts: Polaris Consulting ($50,000/3yr for city surveyor) and Psomas ($100,000 for program management on separate industrial wastewater system)
• Public hearing on Bodega Microgrid energy service contract (recommended to continue)
• Adopt Ordinance No. 2020-118 regulating sidewalk vending
• Adopt Ordinance No. 2020-119 regulating storage containers
• Consider Resolution No. 2020-10 allocating Measure K tax proceeds

The City Council approved three ordinances and a financial report. One ordinance updates zoning for accessory dwelling units. Another establishes a consultant list for professional services. A public hearing on a microgrid was continued.

• Approved Resolution 2020-11 for on-call consultants (Polaris $50k, Psomas $100k)
• Approved Ordinance 2020-118 adding sidewalk vending chapter to city code
• Approved Ordinance 2020-119 adding storage containers chapter to city code
• Approved Ordinance 2020-121 amending zoning for accessory dwelling units
• Approved FY 2018-2019 audited financial statements
• Approved Measure K tax allocation for FY 2020/2021
• Approved FY 2019-2020 mid-year financial report
• Continued public hearing on Bodega Microgrid energy contract

City Council - Special Meeting

The Gonzales City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss the city's response to the COVID-19 pandemic and consider adopting Resolution No. 2020-13, which ratifies a local emergency proclamation issued by the City Manager. The proclamation allows the city to access state and federal resources and coordinate with other agencies. Public participation is encouraged via email or live stream due to social distancing requirements.

• Update and discussion on the city's response to the COVID-19 pandemic
• Consideration and possible adoption of Resolution No. 2020-13 ratifying a local emergency proclamation
• Public comment period for items not on the agenda
• Meeting held with modified public access due to COVID-19: live stream, emailed comments, and social distancing for in-person attendees

The City Council unanimously approved Resolution No. 2020-13 to ratify a Proclamation of Existence of Local Emergency. The Council also received staff updates on the city's pandemic response and changes to public meeting procedures.

• Approved Resolution No. 2020-13 ratifying a Proclamation of Existence of Local Emergency (Unanimous)

City Council - Joint City Council and Gonzales Electric Authority

The joint Gonzales City Council and Electric Authority will consider several consent items including a resolution declaring public works projects essential under COVID-19 orders. The regular agenda includes a vote on extending an existing MOU with Concentric Power by 60 days and acceptance of the 2019 City of Gonzales Annual Report.

• Resolution No. 2020-17 declaring specific public works projects as essential government functions under the Monterey County Health Officer Order
• Resolution No. GEA-2020-01 authorizing the executive director to amend the MOU with Concentric Power, extending it by 60 days
• Acceptance of the 2019 City of Gonzales Annual Report for distribution to the community
• Consent agenda includes approval of minutes, accounts payable warrants #42594-42718, and department activity reports

The City Council approved a resolution designating certain public works projects as essential government functions. The Gonzales Electric Authority also approved an amendment to extend a memorandum of understanding with Concentric Power. The Council reached a consensus to accept the 2019 Annual Report.

• Approved Resolution No. 2020-17 declaring specific public works projects as essential government functions (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. GEA-2020-01 extending the memorandum of understanding with Concentric Power by 60 days (Unanimous)
• Accepted the 2019 City of Gonzales Annual Report

City Council - Special Meeting

The Gonzales City Council will consider authorizing the mayor to sign a letter supporting Monterey County's request to the state for a variance to accelerate Stage 2 reopening during the COVID-19 emergency. The council will also hear public comments on non-agenda items. The item is the only substantive business on the special meeting agenda.

• Consideration of official city position on Monterey County's variance request for Stage 2 reopening (staff recommends authorizing the mayor to sign a support letter)

The Gonzales City Council unanimously approved an official city position supporting Monterey County's request for a variance from the state to allow Stage 2 reopening during the COVID-19 emergency. The decision followed a staff report and a presentation by the County Health Department Director. No public comment was received. The meeting was otherwise procedural.

• Approved official city position supporting Monterey County's variance request for Stage 2 reopening (5-0)

City Council - Special Meeting

The Gonzales City Council and Gonzales Unified School District Board are holding a joint special meeting. The agenda includes a presentation from the 2019-2020 Youth Commissioner and Youth Council, recognition of the outgoing youth commissioners, and appointment (presentation) of the 2020-2021 Youth Commissioners. No other action items or decisions are on the agenda.

• 2020-2021 Youth Commissioners are presented for the upcoming term.
• 2019-2020 Youth Commissioner & Gonzales Youth Council presentation.
• Recognition of the 2019-2020 Gonzales Youth Council & Youth Commissioners.
• Business from the public not on the agenda (public comment period).

The City Council and Gonzales Unified School District Board held a joint meeting remotely due to COVID-19. The meeting included presentations by the Gonzales Youth Council and recognized graduating members and incoming commissioners. No substantive actions were taken.

• Meeting held remotely via Zoom
• Youth Council 2019-2020 projects presented
• Certificates of recognition awarded to 7 Youth Commissioners
• Proclamations read for 3 Youth Commissioners
• 2020-2021 Youth Commissioners introduced
• Meeting adjourned at 7:39 PM

City Council - Joint City Council and Gonzales Successor Agency

The joint City Council and Successor Agency will vote on consent items establishing the appropriations limit and certifying tax levy compliance, and will consider adopting the City and Successor Agency operating budgets for FY 2020-2021. The Council may also direct staff to make changes and schedule final adoption on June 29, 2020.

• Approve Resolution 2020-34 setting appropriations limit at $9,279,663.15 with $3,625,800 subject to limit
• Certify compliance with state law for levying taxes, assessments, and property-related fees (Resolution 2020-35)
• Adopt City operating budget for July 1, 2020 – June 30, 2021 (Resolution 2020-36)
• Adopt Successor Agency budget for same period (Resolution SA-2020-02)
• Special tax and assessment districts listed include 1st Responder EMS, Gonzales Shopping Center, Cal Breeze, Canyon Creek, Cipriani Estates, and Gonzales Industrial Park

The City Council approved the 2020-2021 operating budget for the City of Gonzales and the budget for the Gonzales Redevelopment Agency Successor Agency. The council also certified compliance with state laws regarding tax levies. The council directed staff to return with a timeframe for a half-cent sales tax increase ballot.

• Approved Resolution 2020-34 (Appropriations Limit) unanimously
• Approved Resolution 2020-35 (Tax Compliance Certification) unanimously
• Approved Resolution 2020-36 (City Operating Budget) unanimously
• Approved Resolution SA-2020-02 (Successor Agency Budget) unanimously
• Directed staff to bring back a timeframe for a half-cent sales tax increase ballot

City Council - Joint City Council and Gonzales Electric Authority

The joint City Council, Successor Agency, and Electric Authority will hold a regular meeting on July 6, 2020. Key regular agenda items include applying to HCD for a Local Housing Trust Fund and forming a Regional Housing Trust Fund, amending the zoning districts table, and approving a consulting agreement for the Road to Success youth diversion program. Consent items include approving an audit contract not to exceed $117,500, authorizing water/sewer extension to Alpine Camp, and authorizing VMT threshold development for SB 743 compliance.

• Consider applying to HCD for Local Housing Trust Fund Program and forming a Regional Housing Trust Fund (Item 15)
• Consider adopting Ordinance 2020-120 amending Chapter 12.56 Zoning Districts and Permitted Use Table 1 (Item 17)
• Consider approving consulting services agreement with Sun Street Centers for Road to Success Youth Diversion Program (Item 16)
• Approve Resolution 2020-38 authorizing audit contract with Bryant L. Jolley, CPA for three years, cost not to exceed $117,500 (Consent Item 13)
• Authorize water and sewer service extension to Alpine Camp via agreements with State Water Resources Control Board (Consent Item 11)

The Council approved several resolutions including a local housing trust fund application and a youth diversion program agreement. Additional actions included amending the city's zoning code and approving various administrative resolutions.

• Approved Local Housing Trust Fund Program application (5-0)
• Approved Sun Street Centers consulting agreement for 'Road to Success' program (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2020-120 amending zoning district uses (5-0)
• Approved City Council, GUSD Board, and Successor Agency minutes (5-0)
• Approved City Accounts Payable Warrants #43038-43158 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. GEA-2020-03 regarding Gonzales Electric Authority MOU (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2020-39 for water and sewer service construction documents (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2020-40 for VMT threshold development (5-0)

City Council - Special Meeting

The Gonzales Electric Authority (GEA) Board is conducting a study session on a proposed 30-year Energy Services Agreement with Bodega Microgrid Generation LLC to build and operate an electric microgrid for the Gonzales Agricultural Industrial Business Park. The microgrid would include 14.5 MW of solar generation, 10 MW of firm power, and a 10 MW/27.5 MWh battery storage system. Staff recommends receiving the report and studying the agreement; formal approval is expected at the GEA regular meeting on August 17, 2020.

• Study session on proposed Energy Services Agreement between GEA and Bodega Microgrid Generation LLC
• Microgrid generation system: 14.5 MW solar, 10 MW firm power (natural gas engines), 10 MW/27.5 MWh battery storage
• GMEU-owned power distribution system loop along Bodega Lane, Gonzales River Road, Alpine Dr, and Katherine Street
• Staff recommendation to receive report and conduct study session, with formal action scheduled for August 17, 2020
• Approval would be under Government Code 4217.12 for streamlined renewable energy procurement

The Board received a staff report and presentation regarding a proposed Energy Services Agreement with Bodega Microgrid Generation LLC. No formal actions were taken during the meeting.

• Received report and presentation on Energy Services Agreement with Bodega Microgrid Generation LLC (no action taken)

City Council - Special Meeting

The Gonzales City Council will hold a public hearing to consider adopting a resolution to place a general-purpose transaction and use tax increase of 0.5% on the November 3, 2020 ballot. The council will also direct the Planning Commission to consider rezoning Gabilan Court from Residential-Medium Density (R2) to Public Facility (PF), and consider ratifying a resolution to enforce the California Department of Public Health’s face covering guidance through administrative citations.

• Public hearing on Resolution 2020-53 to increase the transactions and use tax by 0.5% and extend its term, with revenue subject to annual audits and a citizens' oversight committee
• Direction to Planning Commission to change zoning for Gabilan Court from R2 to Public Facility (PF) by September 30, 2020
• Consideration of Resolution 2020-52 to ratify and enforce CDPH face covering guidance via administrative citation

The council unanimously approved a resolution to place a one-half percent transactions and use tax measure on the November 2020 ballot, subject to annual audits and a citizens' oversight committee. It also directed staff to bring forward a zoning change for Gavilan Court from Residential-Medium Density to Public Facility by September 30. In addition, the council ratified an executive order adopting state face-covering guidance, enforceable by administrative citation.

• Approved Resolution 2020-53 placing 0.5% transactions and use tax measure on November 2020 ballot (unanimous, 4-0 with 1 excused)
• Directed Community Development Director to bring forward zoning change for Gavilan Court from R2 to PF to Planning Commission by Sept. 30, 2020 (unanimous, 4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2020-52 ratifying face-covering executive order with administrative citation enforcement (unanimous, 4-0)

City Council - Joint City Council and Gonzales Successor Agency

The Gonzales City Council will hold a public hearing to adopt Ordinance No. 2020-127 amending storm water quality management and discharge control. They will also receive a COVID-19 update and consider a letter to Governor Newsom requesting vaccination prioritization for essential farmworkers. The meeting includes canvassing the November 3 general municipal election results, administering oaths of office, and approving routine consent items.

• Public hearing on Ordinance No. 2020-127 (storm water quality management)
• Consider letter to Governor Newsom prioritizing farmworkers for COVID-19 vaccine
• Approve Resolution No. 2020-65 canvassing November 3 election results
• Administer oaths to Jose L. Rios and Scott Funk
• Approve Amendment No. 1 to agreement with Chualar Unified School District for HotSpot loan program extension through June 2021

The Gonzales City Council unanimously approved consent agenda items, certified the November 3 election results, and administered oaths of office to Mayor Jose L. Rios and Mayor Pro Tem Scott Funk. The Council adopted Ordinance 2020-127 amending storm water quality management, approved resolutions and an agreement to implement a local transaction and use tax, and sent a letter to the Governor on COVID-19. A proclamation for outgoing Mayor Orozco was moved to the January 4, 2021 meeting.

• Approved Consent Agenda No. 1 (meeting minutes, warrants, HotSpot loan amendment, AB 1600 impact fee report, treasurer report) (4-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda No. 2 (Resolutions 2020-66, 2020-67, and HdL agreement for local tax implementation) (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2020-65 certifying November 3, 2020 election results (4-0)
• Administered Oaths of Allegiance to Mayor Jose L. Rios and Mayor Pro Tem Scott Funk
• Adopted Ordinance 2020-127 amending City Code Title 10, Chapter 10.28 on storm water quality management (5-0)
• Approved letter to Governor Newsom regarding COVID-19 (5-0)
• Moved proclamation recognizing Maria Orozco to January 4, 2021 meeting

City Council - Joint City Council and Gonzales Successor Agency

The Gonzales City Council and Successor Agency will discuss renaming Elko Street to Andy Matsui Way and receive a presentation on the Community Center Complex project timeline, community engagement, and preliminary financing plan. The consent agenda includes approval of accounts payable warrants and an extension of the consulting agreement with economic development consultant Angel Johnstone through June 30, 2024. The council will also receive an update on COVID-19.

• Discussion on renaming Elko Street to Andy Matsui Way
• Extension of consulting services agreement with Angel Johnstone through June 30, 2024
• Presentation on Community Center Complex project timeline, community engagement, and preliminary financing plan
• Approval of City accounts payable warrants #44221-44272
• Approval of Successor Agency warrants #1464-1466

The City Council decided to withdraw the proposal to rename Elko Street to Andy Matsui Way after hearing public opposition. The Council received presentations on the Community Center Complex project and COVID-19 updates, and approved several consent agenda items.

• Withdrew request to rename Elko Street to Andy Matsui Way
• Received presentation on Community Center Complex project
• Received update on COVID-19
• Approved Joint City Council and Gonzales Electric Authority minutes
• Approved City Accounts Payable Warrants #44221-44272
• Approved Successor Agency Warrants #1464-1466
• Approved extension to consulting services agreement with Angel Johnstone
• Youth Commission reported on mental health infographics and community support

City Council - Joint City Council and Gonzales Successor Agency

The council will vote on a one-year contract with California Strategies, LLC for grant writing services not to exceed $65,000. Presentations include updates on the Soledad Education Center by Hartnell College and a school update from Superintendent Yvette Irving. Consent items include a letter supporting the federal Microgrid Act. The council will also receive a COVID-19 update.

• Consider approval of contract with California Strategies, LLC for grant writing services up to $65,000
• Consider letter supporting the Microgrid Act by Congressman Jimmy Panetta
• Presentation on Soledad Education Center by Hartnell College
• School update by Superintendent Yvette Irving
• Update on COVID-19

The City Council approved a contract for grant writing services and unanimously supported federal Microgrid Act legislation. The meeting also included presentations on a new education center and a COVID-19 update.

• Approved March 15, 2021 Joint Council minutes [UNANIMOUS]
• Approved City Accounts Payable Warrants #44583-44656 [UNANIMOUS]
• Approved Successor Agency Warrants #1472-1474 [UNANIMOUS]
• Approved contract with California Strategies, LLC for grant writing [UNANIMOUS]
• Approved letter of support for Microgrid Act legislation [UNANIMOUS]

City Council - Joint City Council and Planning Commission Meeting

The Gonzales City Council and Planning Commission will hold a joint workshop to review the Administrative Draft Vista Lucia Specific Plan and annexation. The meeting includes a staff report, public comment, and discussion, but no formal action is expected. They will also approve the minutes from the prior workshop held on April 12, 2021.

• Review of Administrative Draft Vista Lucia Specific Plan and potential annexation
• Approval of joint workshop minutes from April 12, 2021

The City Council accepted the April 12, 2021 workshop minutes unanimously. The Council discussed the Administrative Draft Vista Lucia Specific Plan and Annexation, which will move into the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) phase. No final decisions were made.

• Accepted April 12, 2021 workshop minutes (5-0)
• Accepted April 12, 2021 workshop minutes (4-0)
• Vista Lucia Specific Plan to enter EIR phase
• Vista Lucia Specific Plan to undergo 45-day public review

City Council - Joint City Council and Gonzales Successor Agency

The Gonzales City Council and Successor Agency will consider consent items including approval of accounts payable, meeting minutes, a youth development consulting contract, and a lease for the former medical clinic. Regular agenda items include appointing a new planning commissioner, reappointing two others, approving a professional services contract for the Community Center Complex project, purchasing a fire engine for $30,000, and hiring two seasonal firefighters.

• Approve resolution authorizing a $48,000 consulting agreement with Michelle Slade/C4 Consulting for youth development and leadership
• Approve a 5-year lease with Gonzales Medical Center, Inc. at $500/month for the former Gonzales Medical Clinic property
• Consider purchase of a 2006 KME Type 1 fire engine from Monterey County Regional Fire District for up to $30,000
• Authorize hiring two additional seasonal/limited-term firefighters at a cost not to exceed $82,000 over two fiscal years
• Approve a professional services contract with Swinerton Consulting for program and construction management on the Community Center Complex project (funding $75,000 total)

The City Council unanimously approved a professional services contract with Swinerton Consulting for program and construction management on the Community Center Complex project. The council also approved appointments to the Planning Commission and Measure K Oversight Committee, a used fire engine purchase, seasonal firefighters, and a memorandum of agreement with Monterey County for an Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District. Two items were tabled: a youth development services contract and a lease for the former medical clinic.

• Approved Swinerton Consulting contract for Community Center Complex project (4-0)
• Approved MOA with Monterey County for Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District (4-0)
• Approved purchase of used fire engine up to $30,000 (4-0)
• Approved seasonal firefighters (4-0)
• Approved Planning Commission appointments and reappointments (4-0)
• Approved Measure K Oversight Committee appointments (4-0)
• Tabled $48,000 youth development services contract (4-0)
• Tabled lease with Gonzales Medical Center at $500/month (4-0)

City Council - Special Meeting

The Gonzales City Council and management staff are holding a strategic session on May 15, 2021, at Farview Middle School Joint Use Gym. The agenda contains no specific discussion items beyond the strategic session itself. No decisions or proposals are listed.

• Strategic session with City Council and management staff

City Council - Joint City Council and Gonzales Electric Authority

The Gonzales City Council and Gonzales Electric Authority hold a joint meeting to consider a continued public hearing on reducing development impact fees for vacant properties west of Highway 101 to encourage housing. They will also hold a public hearing to adopt the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 cost for services fee schedule and consider a resolution authorizing a solar lease agreement with Concentric Power for city-owned properties. Consent items include approval of meeting minutes, accounts payable warrants, a fireworks permit fee waiver, and a prescribed burn report. The council will also receive a COVID-19 update and recess to closed session for litigation exposure.

• Continued public hearing on Resolution 2021-12 to amend Development Impact Fees for vacant properties west of Highway 101 to allow lower fees for housing (staff recommends continuing and re-noticing)
• Public hearing on Resolution 2021-27 establishing the Cost for Services Fee Schedule for Fiscal Year 2021-2022 (staff recommends approval)
• Consideration of Resolution GEA-2021-01 authorizing a solar lease agreement with Concentric Power for installation of solar arrays at certain city-owned properties
• Request for waiver of application fees for a fireworks sales permit submitted by Shield Bearers
• Report on plan to proceed with a prescribed burn of the Slough

The City Council approved the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Cost for Services Fee Schedule and unanimously approved a request to waive application fees for a Fireworks Sales Permit. A resolution regarding development impact fees was continued to a future meeting.

• Approved FY 2021-22 Cost for Services Fee Schedule (5-0)
• Approved waiver of Fireworks Sales Permit application fees (5-0)
• Continued Resolution 2021-12 regarding development impact fees (5-0)
• Pulled GEA solar array lease agreement to reschedule (5-0)

City Council - Joint City Council and Gonzales Successor Agency

The City Council and Successor Agency will hold a joint budget meeting to consider and adopt the operating budget for Fiscal Year 2021-2022. They will also vote on resolutions establishing the appropriations limit and certifying compliance with state law for taxes, assessments, and property-related fees. Public comment is invited before action.

• Adoption of Resolution 2021-29 approving the city's operating budget for FY 2021-2022
• Adoption of Resolution SA-2021-02 approving the Successor Agency budget for FY 2021-2022
• Resolution 2021-25 establishing the appropriations limit at $9,766,845.47
• Resolution 2021-26 certifying compliance for levying taxes, assessments, and property-related fees (e.g., SEC Assessment Fee, Gonzales Shopping Center bond, Cal Breeze and Canyon Creek assessment districts)
• Public hearing on the budget; staff recommends approval and authorization to realign the FY 2020-2021 budget

The City Council and Successor Agency approved the operating budget for Fiscal Year July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022, along with the Successor Agency budget. Consent items establishing appropriations limits and certifying compliance with state tax laws were also approved unanimously. No public comments were made on any agenda item.

• Approved Resolution 2021-25 establishing appropriations subject to limit for FY 2021-22 (unanimous, 4-0-1 excused)
• Approved Resolution 2021-26 certifying compliance with state law on taxes and fees (unanimous, 4-0-1 excused)
• Approved Resolution 2021-29 adopting the Fiscal Year 2021-22 operating budget (unanimous, 4-0-1 excused)
• Approved Resolution SA-2021-02 adopting the Successor Agency budget for FY 2021-22 (unanimous, 4-0-1 excused)

City Council - Joint City Council and Planning Commission Meeting

The joint City Council and Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to review and provide feedback on the Administrative Draft Puente Del Monte Specific Plan and annexation of 542 acres. No formal action is required. Other items include a public hearing on the Industrial Waste Treatment Facility EIR and continued hearings on zoning amendments for R-2 district and ADU regulations.

• Public hearing to review Administrative Draft Puente Del Monte Specific Plan covering 585 acres, 2,623 residential units, parks, schools, and infrastructure
• Public hearing to consider Resolution PC 2021-03 recommending approval of Environmental Impact Report for Industrial Waste Treatment Facility and Conditional Use Permit (CUP 2021-01)
• Continued public hearing for Resolution PC 2021-02 recommending Ordinance 2021-129 amending R-2 district regulations
• Continued public hearing for Resolution PC 2021-01 recommending Ordinance 2021-128 amending Accessory Dwelling Unit regulations
• Approval of Planning Commission minutes from June 14, 2021

The Planning Commission unanimously approved recommendations to the City Council regarding an industrial waste treatment facility, R-2 District zoning, and Accessory Dwelling Unit regulations. The body also held a public hearing to receive feedback on the Administrative Draft Puente Del Monte Specific Plan and Annexation, though no action was taken on that item.

• Approved recommendation for Industrial Waste Treatment Facility EIR and Conditional Use Permit (Unanimous)
• Approved recommendation to amend Municipal Code Title 12, Section 12.68 (R-2 District) (Unanimous)
• Approved recommendation to amend Municipal Code Title 12, Section 12.112.020 regarding Accessory Dwelling Units (Unanimous)
• Approved Planning Commission minutes from June 14, 2021 (Unanimous)

City Council - Special Meeting

The City Council will hold a strategic session with management staff. The meeting is scheduled for Saturday, November 6, 2021, at the Gonzales Police Department.

• Strategic Session with City Council and Management Staff

City Council - Special Meeting

The Gonzales City Council will hold a public hearing to consider adopting Resolution 2022-31, which proposes a 0.5% special transactions and use tax increase dedicated to funding the Gonzales Community Center Complex and street maintenance. If adopted, the measure would go to a special mail-ballot election on August 30, 2022, requiring a two-thirds vote for passage. The council will also recess into closed session to discuss city manager employment and recruitment.

• Public hearing on Resolution 2022-31 for a 0.5% special sales tax increase
• Proposal to call a special mail-ballot election on August 30, 2022
• Tax revenue dedicated to Community Center Complex ($42.8 million project) and street repair
• Increase would raise Gonzales sales tax rate from 8.75% to 9.25%
• Closed session to discuss city manager employment/recruitment

The City Council approved Resolution 2022-31, proposing a 0.5% increase in the city's transactions and use tax and calling for a special mailed ballot election on August 30, 2022. The vote was unanimous (4-0) with one council member excused. The Council also met in closed session regarding city manager recruitment and provided direction to legal counsel with no other reportable action.

• Approved Resolution 2022-31 proposing a 0.5% sales tax increase and calling for a special mailed ballot election on August 30, 2022 (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:45 PM (4-0)

City Council - Joint City Council and Gonzales Successor Agency

The City Council and Successor Agency will hold a joint budget meeting to consider and adopt the operating budget for Fiscal Year 2022-2023, including resolutions establishing the appropriations limit and certifying compliance with state tax laws. They will also receive an end-of-year presentation from the Gonzales Youth Council.

• Consider and adopt Resolution 2022-38 adopting the city operating budget for FY 2022-2023
• Consider and adopt Resolution SA-2022-02 approving the Successor Agency budget for FY 2022-2023
• Resolution 2022-36 sets appropriations limit at $10,315,742.19, with $5,156,000 subject to limitation
• Resolution 2022-37 certifies compliance for levying taxes, assessments, and fees including Cal Breeze and Canyon Creek maintenance districts
• Receive FY 2021-2022 end-of-year presentation from the Gonzales Youth Council

The City Council voted 5-0 to approve the City of Gonzales operating budget for FY 2022-2023 and the Successor Agency budget. Consent items establishing appropriations limits and certifying tax compliance also passed 3-0. Public comment raised concerns about police accountability and infrastructure funding.

• Approved Resolution 2022-36 establishing appropriations limit (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-37 certifying tax compliance (3-0)
• Adopted FY 2022-23 operating budget via Resolution 2022-38 (5-0)
• Adopted Successor Agency budget via Resolution SA-2022-02 (5-0)

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting - Canceled

City Council - Joint City Council and Gonzales Successor Agency

The Gonzales City Council, meeting jointly with its successor and utility boards, will consider appointing Carmen Gil as Interim City Manager and authorizing a contract with Bob Murray & Associates for recruitment services to find a permanent city manager. The council will also hold closed sessions to discuss personnel matters and compensation for the interim city manager.

• Appointment of Carmen Gil as Interim City Manager/Successor Agency Executive Director (Resolution 2022-49)
• Authorization of employment recruitment services contract with Bob Murray & Associates for up to $30,000 (Resolution 2022-50)
• Closed session to discuss City Manager employment/recruitment (Gov't Code §54957)
• Closed session to provide direction on salary/benefits for Interim City Manager (Gov't Code §54957.6)

The City Council unanimously appointed Carmen Gil to several interim executive roles, including Interim City Manager. The Council also approved a contract for employment recruitment services with Bob Murray & Associates.

• Approved Resolution No. 2022-49 appointing Carmen Gil as Interim City Manager and Executive Director for the Successor Agency, Successor Housing Agency, Electric Authority, and Municipal Electric Utility (5-0)
• Approved a 20% increase in compensation for Carmen Gil as part of Resolution No. 2022-49 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2022-50 authorizing an agreement for employment recruitment services with Bob Murray & Associates (5-0)

Measure K Temporary Use Tax Advisory Committee - Regular Meeting

The Measure K Oversight Committee will hear presentations from FY 2021-2022 grant recipients and consider approving the FY 2022-2023 Community Action Grant Program, which allocates $30,000 for grants of $500 to $5,000 to residents and groups for community projects. The committee will also approve prior meeting minutes and take public comments.

• Approve minutes of the June 28, 2022 special meeting
• Receive presentations from FY 2021-2022 grant recipients including Gonzales Youth Guardians, Adventure Seeking Seniors, Padres Especiales Unidos, and Salvation Army Gonzales Mobile Ministry
• Approve FY 2022-2023 Community Action Grant Program as presented with $30,000 budget
• Staff report outlines grant criteria: need, leadership, involvement, reach, leveraging resources, and completeness
• Public comment period for items not on the agenda and for each agenda item

The committee unanimously approved the Community Action Grant Program for fiscal year 2022-2023, after receiving presentations from current grant recipients. The consent agenda, including approval of prior meeting minutes, was also adopted unanimously. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes of June 28, 2022 special meeting (4-0)
• Approved FY 2022-2023 Community Action Grant Program (4-0)

City Council - Joint City Council and Planning Commission Meeting

The council and planning commission will hear a presentation from D.R. Horton about their interest in developing the D'Arrigo 138.4-acre site (formerly Rincon Villages), with no action taken. Other business includes resolutions to call a November 2022 general election, extend the city's transactions and use tax through 2064, and adopt the 2022 Monterey County hazard mitigation plan. A $30,000 consulting agreement for the slurry seal project and an update on the Community Center Complex are also on the agenda.

• Self-introduction of D.R. Horton team for 138.4-acre D'Arrigo site with up to 680 residential units
• Resolution No. 2022-55 calling for November 8, 2022 general municipal election and authorizing agreement with Monterey County Registrar of Voters
• Consulting agreement with MNS Engineers for $30,000 for slurry seal project
• Resolution No. 2022-58 submitting ballot measure to extend transactions and use tax through 2064 with continued audits and citizen oversight
• Resolution No. 2022-57 adopting the 2022 Monterey County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan

The City Council approved a measure to extend a local transactions tax and adopted a county hazard mitigation plan. The council also discussed the funding and design of a community center complex, while D.R. Horton presented plans for a housing project.

• Approved Resolution 2022-56 for $30,000 consulting agreement with MNS Engineers
• Approved Resolution 2022-58 extending city transactions tax through 2064
• Approved Resolution 2022-57 adopting the 2022 Hazard Mitigation Plan
• Approved July 18, 2022 minutes and city accounts payable warrants
• Discussed community center complex funding and design (no action taken)
• D.R. Horton presented housing project plans (no action taken)

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Gonzales Planning Commission met to approve minutes from prior sessions and note the resignation of Commissioner Sandra Bravo. The body also conducted a workshop on the practice of planning, reviewing land use regulation and general plan requirements through a staff presentation. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items and internal training, with no formal policy actions or project approvals scheduled.

• Approval of minutes from the June 13, October 11, and January 24 meetings.
• Acknowledgment of Commissioner Sandra Bravo’s resignation effective June 30, 2022.
• Workshop session on the practice of planning and commission responsibilities.
• Staff presentation by Community Development Director Taven M. Kinison Brown on land use regulation and general plan elements.

The Planning Commission adopted the minutes from the June 13, 2022 meeting and held a workshop on the practice of planning. No substantive land-use decisions were made.

• Adopted June 13, 2022 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Received workshop presentation on practice of planning
• Discussed parking enforcement and RV issues in right-of-way
• Discussed used car business at 1502 Champagne

Measure K Temporary Use Tax Advisory Committee - Regular Meeting - Canceled

City Council - Joint City Council and Gonzales Successor Agency

The City Council unanimously approved a contract with Harris and Associates to prepare the 6th Cycle Housing Element Update for 2023-2031. A proclamation for National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month was also approved. A consulting services agreement for CEQA documents related to the Gloria Rd. Cooler project was pulled by staff for further work.

• Approved Resolution 2022-63, agreement with Harris and Associates for 6th Cycle Housing Element Update (5-0)
• Approved Proclamation No. 2022-04 declaring September 2022 as National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month (5-0)
• Approved consent items 6, 7, 9-13 unanimously, including accounts payable warrants, Tavernetti Road priority project, Dudek consulting amendment, Acting City Manager appointment, and property deed at Gabilan Court and Fifth Street (5-0)
• Item 8 (CEQA services for Gloria Rd. Cooler) pulled by staff for additional work

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Planning Commission will consider approving Resolution PC 2022-06, recommending the City Council adopt Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) as the metric for transportation impact analyses under CEQA, replacing the former Level of Service (LOS) standard to comply with Senate Bill 743. A public hearing will be held, followed by a commission vote. The commission will also approve the minutes from the August 8, 2022 regular meeting.

• Consider Resolution PC 2022-06 to adopt VMT as the transportation impact metric per SB 743
• Public hearing on the VMT policy and implementation
• Approve the August 8, 2022 Planning Commission meeting minutes

The Planning Commission adopted a resolution recommending a Vehicles Miles Traveled (VMT) policy to the City Council. The vote was unanimous, and the commission also requested the City Council consider updating citywide parking standards.

• Adopted August 8, 2022 minutes (3-0)
• Approved Resolution PC 2022-06 VMT policy recommendation (unanimous)
• Requested City Council consider updating parking standards citywide

Measure K Temporary Use Tax Advisory Committee - Regular Meeting

The Measure K Oversight Committee will consider a resolution to recommend that the City Council approve nine Community Action Grant applications with total funding of $30,000 for FY 2022-2023. The committee will also approve the minutes from its July 19, 2022 meeting. The agenda includes public comment periods and oral reports from committee members and the acting city manager.

• Consider Resolution MKOC 2022-02 recommending nine community grants totaling $30,000
• Adventure Seeking Seniors: $4,000
• Salvation Army Community Food Box Program: $5,000
• Christmas Smiles: $2,500
• Approve minutes of the July 19, 2022 regular meeting

The Measure K Oversight Committee unanimously approved Resolution No. MKOC 2022-02, recommending that the City Council adopt nine community action grant applications. The grants are intended to fund various civic-minded community activities.

• Adopted minutes from July 19, 2022 meeting (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. MKOC 2022-02 recommending nine community action grant applications (Unanimous)

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The commission will hold a workshop to discuss parliamentary procedures and meeting practices, including viewing instructional videos and practicing chairperson roles. No substantive decisions or public hearings are on the agenda. The consent agenda includes approval of the September 12, 2022 meeting minutes.

• Workshop on parliamentary procedures and meeting practices
• Videos on Robert's Rules of Order, effective chairing, and chairing with confidence
• Practice rotation through the chairperson's position
• Approval of the September 12, 2022 Planning Commission minutes (Consent)

The Planning Commission adopted the September 12, 2022 meeting minutes unanimously. The session included a workshop on parliamentary procedures and updates on city projects, including the potential expansion of Mann Packing and updates on the Housing Element Update.

• Adopted September 12, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Held workshop on parliamentary procedures and meeting practices
• Discussed potential expansion of Mann Packing
• Discussed restart of Chamber of Commerce
• Discussed Housing Element Update second request for proposal
• Discussed amendment of City Code Building Regulations to meet 2022 California Building Code Standards

Measure K Temporary Use Tax Advisory Committee - Regular Meeting - Canceled

City Council - Special Meeting

Both city councils are jointly holding the first of two public hearings to begin the transition from at-large to by-district elections for council members. The change follows a California Voting Rights Act challenge. A demographer will explain the process and criteria for drawing district boundaries before any draft maps are produced.

• Public hearing on transition to district-based elections per California Voting Rights Act demand
• Presentation by Doug Johnson from National Demographics Corporation on districting process
• First of two required hearings before draft district maps are drawn
• Joint meeting of Gonzales and Soledad city councils as a cost-saving measure
• Discussion of future meeting dates and actions after public comments

The joint meeting featured a presentation regarding the transition to a by-district election system. The presentation covered redistricting rules, demographic details, and the creation of four districts for both cities.

• Held public hearing on transition to by-district voting

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Gonzales Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting to approve the October 10, 2022 minutes and receive a presentation from the Community Development Department on its master tasks, including project and program level reviews. No action is required on the presentation. The agenda also includes public comment periods and oral communications. The attached draft minutes from the previous meeting are included for approval.

• Approve the October 10, 2022 Planning Commission minutes
• Community Development Department presentation on master tasks (project reviews, program items, state reporting, operations) – no action required

The Planning Commission unanimously adopted the minutes from the October 10, 2022, regular meeting. The Commission received a staff report on Community Development Department tasks and discussed lighting concerns at the proposed Community Center Complex site.

• Approved Planning Commission Regular Meeting minutes from October 10, 2022 (Unanimous)

City Council - Special Meeting

The City Council recessed to closed session to discuss personnel matters for the City Manager. The Council provided direction to the City Attorney and Recruiter during the session. No other reportable action was taken.

• Recessed to closed session for personnel matters (5-0)
• Provided direction to City Attorney and Recruiter (5-0)

City Council - Special Meeting

The Gonzales City Council is holding a special meeting with a single agenda item: a closed session to interview candidates for city manager recruitment, as permitted under personnel matters exemption. No other items are scheduled for public discussion or decision.

• Closed session for City Manager Recruitment-Interviews (Gov. Code § 54957(b)(1))

The City Council held a special meeting to conduct interviews for the City Manager recruitment in closed session. No other reportable actions were taken.

• Conducted City Manager recruitment interviews in closed session

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting - Canceled

City Council - Special Meeting

This is a special joint meeting of the Soledad and Gonzales City Councils, along with their Successor Agency and Housing Authority. The main item is the second public hearing on transitioning from at-large to district-based elections for city councilmembers. The councils will receive a presentation from National Demographics Corporation, hear public comment, and discuss next steps. The agenda is otherwise procedural with call to order, public comment, and adjournment.

• Second public hearing on transition to district-based elections for councilmembers
• Presentation by Doug Johnson from National Demographics Corporation
• Discussion of future meeting dates and actions

The joint council meeting focused on the redistricting process required by the Fair Maps Act. Council members discussed whether the mayor position should be at-large or elected by district, and Dr. Justin Levitt explained the legal options and timelines for the project.

• Council discussed redistricting process and timelines
• Council discussed whether mayor position should be at-large or by district
• Council asked about feasibility of replicating school district boundaries

Measure K Temporary Use Tax Advisory Committee - Regular Meeting - Canceled

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting - Canceled

City Council - Special Meeting

This is a special meeting of the Gonzales City Council and management for a strategic session. The agenda contains only procedural items (call to order, pledge, roll call) and a single unspecified strategic session. No decisions, proposals, or public hearings are listed.

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting - Canceled

Measure K Temporary Use Tax Advisory Committee - Regular Meeting

The Measure K Oversight Committee will receive presentations from two Community Action Grant recipients for 2022-2023, then review and possibly revise the grant application criteria for the next fiscal year. The committee will also appoint a subcommittee to evaluate future applications.

• Receive presentations from Gonzales Christmas Smiles and Grupo Cultural de Gonzales on their 2022-2023 grant projects
• Review Community Action Grant Program application criteria for FY 2023-2024
• Appoint subcommittee members to review applications for the next grant cycle
• Approve minutes from September 20, 2022 meeting

The Measure K Oversight Committee adopted the consent agenda and heard presentations from community groups funded by the Community Action Grant program. The committee tabled a review of the grant application criteria for the next meeting.

• Adopted consent agenda for September 20, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Heard presentations from Gonzales Christmas Smiles and Grupo Cultural de Gonzales
• Tabled review of Community Action Grant Program Application Criteria for FY 2023-2024 (unanimous)

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a resolution recommending the City Council adopt an ordinance adding a new chapter on agricultural resource mitigation to the zoning regulations. The commission will also approve minutes from its November 14, 2022 meeting and a joint meeting with the City Council and Successor Agency from February 21, 2023.

• Resolution No. PC2023-01 recommending a new Agricultural Resource Mitigation chapter (Chapter 12.150) to Title 12, Zoning Regulations
• Staff report with background on the 2014 Memorandum of Agreement with Monterey County
• Approval of minutes from November 14, 2022 Planning Commission meeting
• Approval of minutes from February 21, 2023 joint City Council/Successor Agency/Planning Commission meeting

The Planning Commission adopted a resolution recommending the City Council adopt an ordinance adding a new chapter for agricultural resource mitigation. The action was taken unanimously after a public hearing.

• Adopted November 14, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted February 21, 2023 joint meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution PC2023-01 for agricultural mitigation ordinance (unanimous)

City Council - Special Meeting

The Gonzales City Council will hold the third public hearing on transitioning from at-large to district-based elections. The council will receive public comment on draft district maps and provide direction to staff, but no final action will be taken. The meeting is procedural; the only substantive item is discussion of proposed voting district boundaries.

• Public hearing #3 on proposed district maps for City Council elections
• Council to provide direction on draft boundaries for three voting districts (staff recommendation). Maps available since March 9.
• No final action on district maps expected at this meeting

The City Council held a public hearing regarding the transition to district-based elections for councilmembers. The discussion focused on three draft maps—Maroon, Orange, and Tan—based on 2020 Census data. No final decision was made during this meeting.

• Held Public Hearing #3 for proposed district election maps

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting - Canceled

Planning Commission - Special Meeting

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and vote on six resolutions recommending City Council approval of the Gloria Road Agricultural Cooler Project, including a mitigated negative declaration, general plan amendment, pre-zoning to industrial, conditional use permit for a 313,800 sq ft fresh vegetable cooling facility, and initiation of a 48.97-acre annexation at 31958 Gloria Road. The commission will also consider approving the March 13, 2023 meeting minutes and hear public comment.

• Conditional Use Permit PL2023-02 for a 313,800 sq ft fresh vegetable processing and cooling facility on 44.8 acres at 31958 Gloria Road
• Resolution PC 2023-02 recommending adoption of Mitigated Negative Declaration and MMRP for the project
• Resolution PC 2023-03 recommending General Plan amendment changing land use designation and waiving specific plan requirement
• Resolution PC 2023-04 recommending pre-zoning of the property to Industrial
• Resolution PC 2023-06 recommending initiation of 48.97-acre annexation with LAFCO

City Council - Special Meeting

The Gonzales City Council is holding a special meeting with a single agenda item: a closed session to discuss public employee discipline, dismissal, or release under Government Code Section 54957. No other business is scheduled.

• Closed session under Gov. Code § 54957(b)(1) on Public Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release

The Gonzales City Council met in special session and immediately went into closed session to discuss a public employee discipline/dismissal/release matter. No reportable action was taken; the council provided direction to the city attorney. The meeting adjourned at 7:13 PM with no substantive public decisions.

• Closed session on personnel matter: council gave direction to city attorney; no reportable action taken

City Council - Special Meeting

This special meeting of the Gonzales City Council consists solely of a closed session to discuss public employee discipline, dismissal, or release. No other business is on the agenda.

• Closed session under Government Code Section 54957(b)(1) for public employee discipline/dismissal/release

The Gonzales City Council held a special meeting on May 8, 2023, that consisted solely of a closed session item regarding public employee discipline/dismissal/release. Council provided direction to the City Attorney; no other reportable action was taken and no public votes were recorded.

• Council provided direction to the City Attorney on a personnel matter under Gov. Code Sec. 54957(b)(1)

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Gonzales Planning Commission will conduct a community workshop on the 6th Cycle Housing Element Update, receiving a presentation from staff and consultants. The update is required by state law and must address a Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) of 1,266 units for Gonzales for the 2023-2031 period. The commission will provide input and direction but take no final decision at this meeting. Public comment on non-agenda items is also permitted.

• Workshop on 6th Cycle Housing Element Update — staff and 4LEAF Inc. present draft policies and state requirements
• Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) of 1,266 units for Gonzales, including 288 lower-income and 321 moderate-income units
• Discussion of new state housing laws (AB 686, AB 72, SB 35, etc.) and their implications for local zoning and land use
• Public outreach efforts described, including a community survey and tabling at Día De Los Niños event
• Staff recommendation: receive presentation and provide input/direction (no final action)

The Commission received a staff report regarding the 6th Cycle Housing Element Process, including RHNA and state fair housing laws. No substantive actions were taken during the meeting.

• Received 6th Cycle Housing Element Update report (no action required)

City Council - Special Meeting

The Gonzales City Council is holding a special meeting to conduct a closed session regarding public employee discipline, dismissal, or release under state law. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Closed session under Government Code Section 54957(b)(1) and 54954.5(e) for Public Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release

The Gonzales City Council met in special session on May 12, 2023. The only item was a closed session discussion on public employee discipline, where the Council gave direction to the City Attorney. No other reportable action was taken.

• Discussed public employee discipline in closed session and directed City Attorney (no public vote reported)

City Council - Special Meeting

The Gonzales City Council will hold a special meeting on May 23, 2023, primarily to recess into closed session to consider personnel matters related to City Manager recruitment. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Closed session under Government Code Section 54957(b)(1) to discuss City Manager recruitment

The City Council recessed to closed session to discuss personnel matters regarding the City Manager Recruitment. No other reportable actions were taken.

• Recessed to closed session for City Manager Recruitment
• Provided direction to City Attorney regarding closed session

Measure K Temporary Use Tax Advisory Committee - Regular Meeting - Canceled

Measure K Temporary Use Tax Advisory Committee - Special Meeting

The Measure K Oversight Committee will consider adopting Resolution MKOC 2023-01, recommending a prioritized list of services and programs to be funded by the Measure K transaction and use tax for fiscal year 2023-2024, totaling $831,500. Items include debt service for the community pool, youth services, the Kid-Power after-school program, and the Gonzales Day Camp. The committee will also review Community Action Grant program criteria and appoint a subcommittee to evaluate applications.

• Resolution MKOC 2023-01 recommending $831,500 in Measure K tax proceeds for FY 2023-2024
• $130,000 for Community Pool renovation debt service
• $95,000 for Youth Services/Development (including Gonzales Youth 21st Century Success Initiative)
• $90,000 for Kid-Power after-school program
• $75,000 for Gonzales Day Camp summer program

The Measure 'K' Oversight Committee unanimously approved Resolution No. MKOC 2023-01, recommending a prioritized list of services and programs to be funded with Measure K tax proceeds for fiscal year 2023/2024, including specific funding allocations. The committee also revised the Community Action Grant Program application to prioritize projects focused on health, safety, education, and community beautification, and appointed a three-member subcommittee to review grant applications.

• Approved Resolution MKOC 2023-01 recommending FY 2023/2024 Measure K funding allocations (4-0)
• Adopted consent agenda including minutes from Feb 28, 2023 meeting (4-0)
• Amended Community Action Grant application to prioritize health, safety, education, and community beautification projects
• Appointed committee members Sean, Grace, and Jennifer to subcommittee for grant application review

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting - Canceled

City Council - Joint City Council and Gonzales Successor Agency

This joint budget meeting of the Gonzales City Council and Successor Agency will consider adoption of the city's operating budget for fiscal year 2023-2024 (Resolution 2023-39) and the Successor Agency budget (Resolution SA-2023-02). The Council will also vote on resolutions establishing the appropriations limit, certifying compliance for levying taxes and assessments, and approving the Measure K oversight committee's recommended list of services and programs funded by the transaction and use tax.

• Adoption of Resolution 2023-39 approving the FY 2023-2024 operating budget and Resolution SA-2023-02 adopting the Successor Agency budget
• Resolution 2023-37 establishing the appropriations limit at $10,735,592.90 for FY 2023-2024
• Resolution 2023-38 certifying compliance with state law for levying general/special taxes, assessments, and property-related fees (includes special tax for 1st Responder Enhanced EMS and multiple assessment districts such as Cal Breeze, Canyon Creek, Cipriani Estates)
• Resolution 2023-53 approving the Measure K Oversight Committee's recommended list of services and programs to be funded with Measure K transaction and use tax proceeds for FY 2023-2024

The council adopted the FY 2023-2024 operating budget for the City of Gonzales and the successor agency budget, both by 4-0 votes. The consent agenda, including resolutions on appropriations limits, tax compliance, and Measure K funding allocations, was also approved unanimously after discussion on senior programs and youth STEM funding. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved FY 2023-2024 operating budget (Resolution 2023-39) 4-0
• Approved successor agency budget (Resolution SA-2023-02) 4-0
• Approved consent agenda including appropriations limit, tax compliance, and Measure K funding list (Resolution 2023-37, 2023-38, 2023-53) 4-0

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting - Canceled

City Council - Special Meeting

The Gonzales City Council and Gonzales Unified School District Board held a joint meeting on August 8, 2023, to discuss city manager priorities and youth council programs. The school board then held a regular meeting, including a public hearing on textbook sufficiency for 2023/24, approval of several grants totaling over $260,000, and contracts for facility improvements at La Gloria Elementary School.

• Public hearing on sufficiency of textbooks and instructional materials for 2023/24 school year
• Consideration to accept American Rescue Plan-ESSER III Summer Program Grant FY 2023/24 in the amount of $135,000
• Approval of bid proposal from Blancas Construction Inc. for staff restroom renovation at La Gloria Elementary School
• Approval of purchase agreement with Surveillance Grid for replacement of electronic entry control system at Gonzales High School Gym, Weight Room, and Fairview Joint Use Gym
• Approval of installation agreement with Ross Recreation Equipment for replacement of playground surface material at La Gloria Elementary School

Measure K Temporary Use Tax Advisory Committee - Special Meeting

This special meeting of the Measure K Oversight Committee will receive presentations from six community groups that received FY 2022-2023 Community Action Grants, and discuss the application timeline and criteria for FY 2023-2024 grants. The committee will also approve minutes from the previous special meeting. A total of $30,000 is available for FY 2023-2024 grants, ranging from $500 to $5,000.

• Receive presentations from six grant recipients: Adventure Seeking Seniors, Gonzales Arts & Music Program, Gonzales Youth Guardians, Grupos Unidos de Gonzales, Pueblo Unido de Tateposco, and Salvation Army (Food Box and Senior Utility programs)
• Discuss FY 2023-2024 Community Action Grant application timeline and criteria
• Approve minutes of the May 31, 2023 special meeting
• $30,000 total available for FY 2023-2024 grants, with individual grants of $500 to $5,000
• Public comment opportunity on items not on the agenda

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Resolution PC2023-07, recommending the City Council adopt Ordinance 2023-140 to add Chapter 11.56 to the Gonzales City Code, creating a streamlined permitting process for electric vehicle charging stations. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes from May 8, 2023 and the joint July 17, 2023 meeting. The meeting also includes business from the public and oral communications from the commission and staff.

• Public hearing on Resolution PC2023-07 to recommend streamlined permitting for electric vehicle charging stations
• Consent agenda: approval of Planning Commission minutes from May 8, 2023
• Consent agenda: approval of joint City Council, Successor Agency, and Planning Commission minutes from July 17, 2023
• Business from the public (non-agenda items, no action taken)
• Oral communications from Planning Commission and Community Development Director

The Planning Commission unanimously approved Resolution No. PC2023-07, recommending that the City Council adopt Ordinance No. 2023-140. The consent agenda was also adopted unanimously.

• Approved Resolution No. PC2023-07 recommending City Council adopt Ordinance No. 2023-140 (4-0, 1 excused)
• Adopted consent agenda (4-0, 1 excused)

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting - Canceled

Measure K Temporary Use Tax Advisory Committee - Special Meeting

The Measure K Oversight Committee will consider a resolution recommending that the City Council approve 11 community action grants totaling $30,000 for FY 2023-2024. The committee will also discuss open seats and upcoming vacancies.

• Resolution No. MKOC 2023-02 – recommends approval of 11 Community Action Grants totaling $30,000, including Adventure Seeking Seniors ($3,000), Christmas Smiles ($1,500), Gonzales Youth Guardians park creation ($4,500), Olinga Wings of Knowledge community garden ($5,000), and Salvation Army programs ($6,000)
• Grants range from $1,000 to $5,000 for civic-minded activities such as events, basic needs, and youth programs
• Committee discussion on open seats and upcoming vacancies on the oversight committee
• Public comment period for items not on the agenda (limited to 3 minutes per speaker)

The Measure K Oversight Committee approved Resolution No. MKOC 2023-02, recommending that the City Council adopt funding for 11 community grant applications. The committee voted unanimously to reallocate specific funds among the applicants before sending the recommendation to the City Council for final decision.

• Approved Resolution No. MKOC 2023-02 recommending 11 Community Action Grant applications (Unanimous)

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting - Canceled

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting - Canceled

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting - Canceled

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting - Canceled

Planning Commission - Special Meeting

The Gonzales Planning Commission held a public workshop on the city's 6th Cycle Housing Element Update. The workshop presented the draft element, which sets housing goals, identifies sites to meet a Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) of 1,266 units by 2031, and outlines next steps for state certification. Public comment was accepted until February 2, 2024.

• Housing Element Update workshop presenting goals, policies, and site inventory
• RHNA target of 1,266 units: 173 very low income, 115 low income, 321 moderate income, 657 above moderate income
• Public review period open until February 2, 2024
• Goal HE-1: Housing Production through HE-4: Community Outreach
• Next steps: HCD review for 90 days, then Planning Commission/City Council adoption

The Planning Commission held a public workshop to discuss the City of Gonzales 6th Cycle Housing Element Update. The commission received the staff report and held general discussion but took no action.

• Held public workshop on 6th Cycle Housing Element Update
• Received staff report and held general discussion
• Took no action on the Housing Element Update

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Gonzales Planning Commission held a public workshop to review the draft 6th Cycle Housing Element, which outlines housing goals, policies, and site allocations for 2023–2031. Staff presented the document structure and the city’s allocation of 1,266 housing units. The commission received public comments and will forward the draft to the state for review before scheduling adoption hearings. No action was taken at this meeting.

• Public workshop on the 6th Cycle Housing Element Update (2023–2031)
• Review of 1,266-unit Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA)
• Public comment period closing February 12, 2024
• Staff plan to submit draft to State HCD for 90-day review
• Discussion of traffic, infrastructure, and project approval timelines

The Planning Commission held a public workshop on the City of Gonzales 6th Cycle Housing Element Update. Staff presented the required housing goals and a regional allocation of 12,166 units. The commission discussed the timeline and challenges but took no formal action.

• Discussed housing element goals and regional unit allocation (12,166 units)
• Staff agreed to provide summaries and highlights for better accessibility
• Commissioner suggested outreach events at community gatherings for input
• Chair suggested waiting for new members before continuing discussion

Measure K Temporary Use Tax Advisory Committee - Special Meeting

This special meeting of the Measure K Oversight Committee includes consideration of an appointment to fill a vacancy on the committee and a review of the committee's bylaws. No other substantive decisions or public hearings are on the agenda.

• Consider appointment to the Measure K Oversight Committee
• Review of the Measure K Oversight Committee bylaws
• Approval of minutes from previous special meeting

The Committee approved the minutes from the October 9, 2023 meeting and amended its by-laws regarding meeting times, application versions, and member re-appointment. The Committee also reached a consensus to send the appointment of Erin Askew to the City Council for consideration.

• Approved Oct 9, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Consensus to send appointment of Erin Askew to City Council
• Amended by-laws to change meeting times to 5:30
• Amended by-laws to replace the application with a new version
• Amended by-laws to allow members to be re-appointed after one year off the committee

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider recommending that the City Council adopt an ordinance amending Chapter 12.116 (Signs) of the Gonzales City Code to allow limited off-site advertising billboard signs for revenue generation. Other agenda items include approval of February 12, 2024 meeting minutes and introduction of new Commissioner Alejandro Ramirez.

• Public hearing on Resolution No. PC 2024-01 to recommend amending the sign code to permit limited freestanding off-site billboard signs
• Approval of Planning Commission – Public Workshop – February 12, 2024 minutes (consent agenda)
• Introduction of new Planning Commissioner Alejandro Ramirez
• Opportunity for public comment on non-agenda items
• Staff report recommends approval of the resolution

The Planning Commission approved a resolution recommending that the City Council amend the city's sign ordinance to include limited electronic reader boards and off-site advertising billboards. The commission also discussed parking enforcement concerns regarding oversized vehicles on residential streets.

• Approved February 12, 2024, Workshop Minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. PC 2024-01 recommending sign ordinance amendments (unanimous)

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a resolution allowing the sale of liquor for on-site consumption at Burger Pupuseria Liliana, located at 800 Fifth Street, Suite H. The commission may vote to approve Resolution No. PC 2024-02. The consent agenda includes approval of the April 8, 2024 meeting minutes.

• Public hearing on Resolution PC 2024-02 to permit liquor sales for restaurant service at Burger Pupuseria Liliana, 800 Fifth Street, Suite H
• Approval of minutes from the April 8, 2024 regular meeting

The Planning Commission unanimously approved a resolution allowing on-site liquor consumption to complement restaurant service at Burger Pupuseria Liliana. The commission also approved the corrected minutes from the April 8, 2024, workshop.

• Approved Resolution No. PC 2024-02 for liquor sales at Burger Pupuseria Liliana (Unanimous)
• Approved corrected April 08, 2024 Public Workshop minutes (Unanimous)

Measure K Temporary Use Tax Advisory Committee - Regular Meeting

The Measure K Oversight Committee will consider adopting Resolution MKOC 2024-01, which recommends a prioritized list of services and programs to be funded with approximately $800,000 in tax proceeds for FY 2024-2025. The committee will also hear community action grant presentations for FY 2023-2024 and consider appointing Jose Chavez to the committee. The meeting includes public comment periods and approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Adoption of Resolution MKOC 2024-01 recommending funding allocations, including $130,000 for community pool debt service, $95,000 for youth services, $90,000 for Kid-Power after-school program, and $75,000 for summer day camp.
• Community Action Grant presentations for FY 2023-2024.
• Consideration of appointment of Jose Chavez to the committee.
• Approval of the February 26, 2024 meeting minutes.

The Measure K Oversight Committee approved a prioritized list of services and programs to be funded with approximately $800,000 in tax proceeds for the 2024/2025 fiscal year. The committee discussed reallocating funds between youth, senior, and sports programs, and recommended the list to the City Council.

• Approved February 26, 2024, meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved Resolution MKOC 2024-01 recommending FY 2024/2025 funding list to City Council
• Recommended prioritizing pool debt service and Kid Power programs
• Recommended increasing Community Grants to $40,000
• Recommended increasing Sports Programming to $30,000
• Recommended reducing Aquatics Programming to $30,000

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting - Canceled

City Council - Joint City Council and Gonzales Successor Agency

The Gonzales City Council, acting jointly as the Successor Agency, will consider adopting the city's operating budget for fiscal year 2024-2025 and the successor agency budget. A resolution sets the appropriations limit at $11,232,650.85. The council also will consider a resolution certifying compliance with state law for special taxes and property-related fees and assessments. The meeting includes public comment and a consent agenda.

• Adoption of Resolution 2024-36: City Operating Budget FY 2024-2025
• Adoption of Resolution SA-2024-02: Successor Agency Budget FY 2024-2025
• Resolution 2024-37: Establish appropriations limit for FY 2024-2025 at $11,232,650.85
• Resolution 2024-38: Certify compliance for special taxes (SEC Assessment Fee for 1st Responder EMS) and assessments for Cal Breeze, Canyon Creek, and Cipriani Estates districts
• Approval of position allocation, salary schedule, and city reserve fund balances

The City Council voted unanimously to adopt the FY 2024-2025 operating budget (Resolution 2024-36) and the Successor Agency budget (Resolution SA-2024-02). Consent items establishing the appropriations limit and certifying tax compliance were also approved. Public comment addressed drone use and suggested police budget cuts, but no action was taken on those comments.

• Approved Resolution 2024-37 establishing appropriations subject to limit for FY 2024-2025 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2024-38 certifying compliance with state law on taxes, assessments, and fees (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2024-36 adopting the City operating budget for FY 2024-2025 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution SA-2024-02 adopting the Successor Agency budget for FY 2024-2025 (unanimous)

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting - Canceled

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting - Canceled

Measure K Temporary Use Tax Advisory Committee - Regular Meeting

The Measure K Oversight Committee will hold a regular meeting on August 20, 2024. The agenda includes approving minutes from May 28, 2024, receiving presentations on Community Action Grants for FY 2023-2024, and reviewing the grant program for FY 2024-2025 with a possible subcommittee appointment to review applications.

• Approve May 28, 2024 meeting minutes
• Community Action Grant presentations for FY 2023-2024
• Review Community Action Grant Program for FY 2024-2025 and consider appointing subcommittee members to review applications

Planning Commission - Special Meeting

The Gonzales Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to decide on a conditional use permit for an offsite advertising billboard on a city-owned parcel adjacent to Highway 101 (APN 020-201-022-000). The commission will also conduct a workshop on planning tools and documents. The meeting includes approval of prior meeting minutes and oral updates on the Vista Lucia Specific Plan hearing schedule.

• Public Hearing for Resolution PC 2024-03: Conditional Use Permit for offsite advertising billboard on city-owned 6+ acre parcel next to Highway 101
• Planning Commission Workshop on The Tools & Documents of Planning
• Approval of regular meeting minutes from May 13, 2024
• Oral update on Vista Lucia Specific Plan anticipated hearing schedule

Measure K Temporary Use Tax Advisory Committee - Regular Meeting - Canceled

Measure K Temporary Use Tax Advisory Committee - Regular Meeting

The Measure K Oversight Committee will consider a resolution recommending that the City Council approve 11 Community Action Grants totaling $35,000 for FY 2024-2025. The grants fund community programs such as senior activities, youth guardians, and holiday assistance. The committee will also appoint a member to the Measure X Subcommittee.

• Resolution to recommend $35,000 in Community Action Grants: Abrazos y Suspiros $3,000, Adventure Seeking Seniors $5,000, Gonzales Youth Guardians $5,000, Grupo Unido de Gonzales $3,000, GUHS Debate $2,500, Pueblo Unido de Tateposco $1,000, Salad Bowl Boxing $2,000, Salvation Army (3 programs) $11,000, Save the Wales $2,500
• Consideration of appointing a current committee member to the Measure X Subcommittee
• Public comment period for items not on the agenda
• Staff report and committee discussion on grant recommendations

The Measure K Oversight Committee voted 5-0 to approve Resolution MKOC 2024-02, which recommends that the City Council adopt 12 Community Action Grant applications with funding allocations for civic-minded activities. The committee also appointed member Erin Askew to the Measure X Subcommittee.

• Approved Resolution MKOC 2024-02 recommending 12 Community Action Grant applications (5-0 unanimous)
• Appointed Committee Member Erin Askew to the Measure X Subcommittee (voice approval)

City Council - Joint City Council and Planning Commission Meeting

The Gonzales City Council and Planning Commission will hold a joint workshop to receive a presentation and public comment on the Vista Lucia Specific Plan, a proposed master-planned community on 768 acres east of Fanoe Road. The project includes up to 3,498 residential units, two commercial mixed-use centers, parks, and schools. No final action will be taken; the meeting is for staff direction ahead of formal public hearings.

• Staff report and applicant presentation on Vista Lucia Specific Plan, tentative map, and annexation
• Project includes 3,498 residential units, 79 acres of parks and recreation, and two mixed-use centers
• Environmental Impact Report (EIR) identifies significant unavoidable farmland conversion impacts requiring mitigation per City Ordinance
• Proposed pre-zoning, development agreement, and affordable housing commitments
• Closed session to confer with attorney regarding potential litigation (Gov. Code §54956.9(d)(2))

The City Council and Planning Commission held a joint workshop to discuss the Vista Lucia Specific Plan Annexation & Tentative Map Project. The meeting focused on project details, including housing units, roads, and state requirements, with no formal action taken.

• Held joint workshop on Vista Lucia housing project
• Discussed 211-unit affordable housing plan with CHISPA
• Staff to address questions on fire station and underground storage
• Council recessed to closed session for attorney consultation

City Council - Special Meeting

The Gonzales City Council will decide on two items: certifying the November 5, 2024 election results (Jose Rios re-elected mayor, Scott Funk elected to District 2, Measure S failed) and declaring an emergency to authorize up to $950,000 for urgent repairs at the City Wastewater Treatment Plant. A closed session for potential litigation is also scheduled.

• Certify election results: Jose Rios re-elected mayor (1,740 votes), Scott Funk elected to District 2 (457 votes); Measure S sales tax failed 933 to 1,158.
• Declare emergency and authorize up to $950,000 for repairs at the City Wastewater Treatment Plant (Resolution 2024-73).
• Closed session to confer with attorney on significant potential exposure to litigation (Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(2)).

The City Council unanimously approved two resolutions: canvassing the November 5, 2024 consolidated general municipal election results and declaring a public works emergency for the City Wastewater Treatment Plant, authorizing emergency work not to exceed $950,000. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Resolution 2024-72 canvassing election returns (unanimous, 4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-73 declaring an emergency and authorizing up to $950,000 for wastewater treatment plant emergency work (unanimous, 4-0)

City Council - Special Meeting

This special meeting is solely a strategic session for the City Council and management staff. No specific topics, proposals, or public hearings are listed on the agenda. The session is procedural with no concrete decisions or discussions detailed.

• Strategic session for City Council and management staff only

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider adopting six resolutions recommending the City Council certify the Vista Lucia Final Environmental Impact Report, approve a General Plan Amendment, adopt the Vista Lucia Specific Plan, pre-zone the project area, approve a development agreement with Cielo Grande Ranch LLC, approve a tentative map for 1,247 units on 236.5 acres, and initiate a 771-acre annexation request with LAFCo. The project proposes up to 3,498 residential units, two mixed-use centers, parks, and an elementary school site east of Fanoe Road.

• Resolution PC 2025-01: Certify Vista Lucia Final EIR and adopt Mitigation Monitoring Program.
• Resolution PC 2025-02: Approve General Plan Amendment and adopt Vista Lucia Specific Plan.
• Resolution PC 2025-04: Approve development agreement with Cielo Grande Ranch LLC.
• Resolution PC 2025-05: Tentative map for Blocks 1-8 — 796 building lots, 1,247 units, 49 common lots on 236.5 acres east of Fanoe Road.
• Resolution PC 2025-06: Initiate 771-acre annexation request with Monterey County LAFCo.

The Planning Commission approved five resolutions recommending that the City Council certify the Vista Lucia Project's environmental report, amend the General Plan, and approve a development agreement. The project includes a tentative map for 796 building lots accommodating 1,247 units on approximately 236.5 acres. The commission also discussed traffic mitigation, road expansions, and the need for affordable housing.

• Approved Resolution No. PC 2025-01: Recommending certification of Vista Lucia Project Final EIR and adoption of MMRP and CEQA findings (4-0)
• Approved Resolution No. PC 2025-02: Recommending approval of Gonzales General Plan amendment and Vista Lucia Specific Plan (4-0)
• Approved Resolution No. PC 2025-03: Recommending adoption of ordinance for Vista Lucia Project area pre-zoning (4-0)
• Approved Resolution No. PC 2025-04: Recommending adoption of development agreement between City and Cielo Grande Ranch, LLC (4-0)
• Approved Resolution No. PC 2025-05: Recommending approval of Vista Lucia Blocks 1-8 Tentative Map for 1,247 units (4-0)

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting - Canceled

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting - Canceled

Measure K Temporary Use Tax Advisory Committee - Regular Meeting

The Measure K Oversight Committee will consider adopting Resolution No. MKOC 2025-01, which recommends a prioritized list of services and programs to be funded with the approximately $800,000 in Measure K transaction and use tax proceeds for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. The recommended allocations include $130,000 for community pool debt service, $90,000 for the Kid-Power after-school program, $75,000 for the Gonzales Day Camp, and $30,000 for youth services. The committee will also vote on approving the minutes from its October 30, 2024 meeting.

• Resolution No. MKOC 2025-01 recommending a prioritized list of services and programs for FY 2025-2026 with funding allocations
• $130,000 for debt service on the Community Pool Improvement Project renovation
• $90,000 for the Kid-Power after-school program
• $75,000 for the Gonzales Day Camp summer program
• $30,000 for Youth Services/Development Activities including the Gonzales Youth 21st Century Success Initiative

The committee unanimously approved a resolution recommending the prioritized list of services and programs to be funded with Measure K tax proceeds for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. The list includes funding for the fire department, youth services, sports programs, and other city services. The committee also unanimously approved the minutes from the October 30, 2024 meeting.

• Approved October 30, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. MKOC 2024-02 recommending prioritized list of services and programs for FY 2025-2026 (unanimous)

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting - Canceled

City Council - Joint City Council and Gonzales Successor Agency

The City Council and Successor Agency will meet to consider adopting the upcoming fiscal year operating budgets. The agenda also includes a public hearing regarding city job vacancies, recruitment, and retention efforts.

• Resolution No. 2025-45: Certification of compliance for various special taxes and assessments
• Resolution No. 2025-46: Establishing the $11,920,089.08 appropriations limit for fiscal year 2025-2026
• Resolution No. 2025-47: Adoption of the City operating budget for July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026
• Resolution No. SA-2025-02: Adoption of the Successor Agency budget for fiscal year 2025-2026
• Public hearing regarding staff vacancies and recruitment/retention efforts

The Gonzales City Council and Successor Agency unanimously approved the city's operating budget and successor agency budget for FY2025-2026, with an amendment to reduce the budget by the council members' stipend amounts. The council also unanimously approved consent resolutions certifying compliance with state tax laws and establishing the appropriations limit. During the meeting, the council received a report on vacancies but took no action. Council members discussed the tight budget, including potential cuts to programs like Community Action Grants and after-school activities, and expressed willingness to forgo stipends to help preserve reserves.

• Approved Resolution 2025-45 certifying compliance with state tax laws (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-46 establishing appropriations limit for FY2025-2026 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-47 (operating budget) and SA-2025-02 (successor agency budget) with modification to reduce budget by council stipend amounts (unanimous)

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Planning Commission held a regular meeting. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded during this session.

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting - Canceled

City Council - Joint City Council and Gonzales Successor Agency

The City Council, acting jointly with the Successor Agency, Successor Housing Agency, Electric Authority, and Municipal Electric Utility, will consider adopting Resolution 2025-66 to approve a new two-year employment agreement with Carmen Gil for the combined roles of City Manager and executive director of multiple agencies. The agreement sets an annual salary of $215,000, retroactive to June 1, 2025. The meeting is a special joint session with a single substantive item on the regular agenda.

• Resolution 2025-66 approving an employment agreement with Carmen Gil for City Manager/Successor Agency Director/Successor Housing Agency Executive Director/Electric Authority Executive Director/Electric Utility Executive Director
• Annual salary set at $215,000, funded primarily from the General Fund and partially from Successor Agency funds
• Agreement is retroactive to June 1, 2025, and extends for two years

The City Council approved a joint resolution to approve an employment agreement for City Manager Carmen Gil. The vote was unanimous.

• Approved Resolution No. 2025-66 for City Manager Carmen Gil (5-0)
• Adjourned the special meeting (5-0)

Measure K Temporary Use Tax Advisory Committee - Regular Meeting - Canceled

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting - Canceled

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting - Canceled

Measure K Temporary Use Tax Advisory Committee - Regular Meeting - Canceled

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting - Canceled

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Gonzales Planning Commission will consider two resolutions: one recommending the City Council adopt an ordinance amending zoning districts to allow new uses like mini-storage and RV storage in the industrial district, and another approving a conditional use permit for Salad Bowl Boxing at 201 Alta Street. The meeting also includes approval of prior meeting minutes.

• Resolution PC 2025-10: recommend ordinance amending Chapter 12.56 Table 1 (zoning districts and permitted uses) to add mini-storage, RV storage, and streamline permitting in the industrial district
• Resolution PC 2025-11: approve conditional use permit for Salad Bowl Boxing to operate at 201 Alta Street
• Consent agenda: approve minutes of the July 14, 2025 Planning Commission regular meeting

The Planning Commission approved a resolution to amend zoning districts to allow additional uses in the Industrial Zone. The Commission also approved a Conditional Use Permit for Salad Bowl Boxing to operate at 201 Alta Street.

• Approved Resolution No. PC 2025-10 to amend Industrial Zone permitted uses (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. PC 2025-11 for Salad Bowl Boxing Conditional Use Permit at 201 Alta Street (5-0)

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting - Canceled

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting - Canceled

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting - Canceled

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Commission will conduct a scoping meeting to gather input on the environmental impact report for the Puente Del Monte Specific Plan, a proposed 501-acre development east of Gonzales. No decisions will be made; this is an early consultation to identify key issues and alternatives. The consent agenda includes approval of the November 24, 2025 meeting minutes.

• Puente Del Monte Specific Plan EIR scoping meeting – 501-acre project by Jackson Family Investments east of city limits
• Consent agenda: approval of November 24, 2025 Planning Commission minutes

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting - Canceled

Measure K Temporary Use Tax Advisory Committee - Regular Meeting

The Measure K Oversight Committee will consider a resolution recommending the City Council approve six Community Action Grant applications for FY 2025-2026, totaling $25,500. The committee will also discuss eliminating the local resident requirement in the grant criteria. The meeting includes approval of prior meeting minutes and public comment.

• Resolution No. MKOC 2026-01 recommending approval of six Community Action Grants: Abrazos y Suspiros ($5,000), Adventure Seeking Seniors ($5,000), Gonzales Youth Guardians ($5,000), Grupo Unido de Gonzales – Dia Del Nino ($3,500), Pueblo Unido de Tateposco (LUDA) – 5 de Mayo ($2,000), Shield Bearers ($5,000)
• Consideration of eliminating the local resident requirement in Community Grant Criteria
• Approval of June 3, 2025 meeting minutes

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting - Canceled

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting - Canceled

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

Joint Gonzales City Council/Successor Agency

The Gonzales City Council, meeting jointly with the Successor Agency, will consider Resolution No. 2026-17 in support of Measure B, a special parcel tax based on land use to fund fire and emergency medical services. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes, warrants, a $58,000 contract for VMware server hosting replacement, and resolutions on bank accounts and Measure K funding allocations for fiscal year 2026-2027. A proclamation for Poppy Month will also be presented.

• Resolution No. 2026-17 supporting Measure B parcel tax for fire/EMS
• Authorize $58,000 quote from Alvarez Technology Group for server software replacement
• Resolution No. 2026-18 approving Measure K tax proceeds allocation for FY 2026-2027
• Proclamation No. 2026-02 declaring May 2026 as Poppy Month
• Resolution No. 2026-15 authorizing municipal bank accounts